Youth Disability Workers - Start ASAP!

Connecting Families; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecting Families is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker for a young participant in Southside Canberra. You will assist with daily living, health management, meals, and community activities, using person-centred approaches to support goals.

The role requires trauma-informed practice, strong communication, and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team. A valid driver’s licence and vehicle are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Disability or equivalent is required.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and WWVP registration are mandatory.
• National Police Check and current First Aid/CPR are required.
• Driver’s licence with a reliable insured vehicle is essential.
• Able to work a mix of weekday, evening, weekend, and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support participation in daily living activities and community access.
• Provide medication prompting and health monitoring.
• Assist with meal planning, shopping, and cooking.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and maintain calm responses.
• Communicate clearly with structured instructions and build rapport.
• Support personal care and maintain a safe, organised home environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Calm and patient

Behaviour support knowledge

Physical capability

Education

Certificate III/IV in Disability or equivalent

NDIS Worker Screening Check

WWVP Registration

National Police Check

First Aid & CPR

Driver’s Licence & insured vehicle

Availability for varied shifts

Job description

Disability Support Workers – START ASAP!

We are urgently seeking a compassionate, experienced, and proactive Disability Support Workers to join our team in Southside Canberra. This rewarding opportunity involves supporting a young participant living with complex disabilities and behavioural support needs, helping them build independence, engage safely within the community, and achieve meaningful personal goals in a structured and supportive environment.

Your Role & Our Client

Our client is a young male participant living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 3), Mild Intellectual Disability, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Language Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Type E, which impacts balance, coordination, and physical endurance.

He enjoys practical hands-on activities, cooking, sports, humour, structured routines, and community participation. The ideal support worker will be calm, confident, patient, and able to provide consistent support while maintaining clear professional boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Living & Community Access

• Support participation in daily living activities and household routines.
• Assist with community access, recreational activities, appointments, and social engagement.
• Encourage participation in practical activities, cooking, sport, and other meaningful interests.
• Promote independence while ensuring safety and wellbeing.

Medication & Health Management

• Provide prompting, monitoring, and support with medication administration and compliance.
• Monitor health and wellbeing and report concerns appropriately.
• Support implementation of health-related care plans.

Nutrition & Meal Support

• Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.
• Encourage healthy eating habits and balanced nutrition.
• Support the participant to develop practical cooking and food preparation skills.

Behaviour & Emotional Support

• Use proactive, low-arousal approaches to support emotional regulation.
• Implement behaviour support strategies in line with care plans and Behaviour Support Plans.
• Maintain calm and consistent responses during periods of distress or escalation.
• Support the participant to develop positive coping strategies and emotional resilience.

Communication & Relationship Building

• Communicate using clear, simple, and structured instructions.
• Allow appropriate processing time and adapt communication to individual needs.
• Build rapport through respectful, person-centred interactions.
• Maintain consistent routines and expectations to promote stability and success.

Personal Care & Household Support

• Support personal care routines as required.
• Assist with maintaining a safe and organised living environment.
• Encourage skill development and increasing independence in everyday tasks.

About You

• Previous experience supporting people with autism, intellectual disability, complex behaviours, youth support, or high-intensity disability services is essential.
• Strong understanding of person-centred and trauma-informed support practices.
• Able to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
• Confident implementing behaviour support strategies and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Physically capable of supporting an active participant who enjoys sport and community activities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Essential Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Mental Health, Community Services, Youth Work, or equivalent.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration.
• National Police Check (current).
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates.
• Australian Driver’s Licence and reliable insured vehicle.
• Availability to work a combination of weekday, evening, weekend, and overnight passive shifts.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Today!

If you are an experienced support worker seeking a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in the life of a young person, Connecting Families is the perfect fit. Join a team dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their goals, build independence, and live meaningful lives. Together, we’ll make a difference every day