Male Disability Support Worker - Southside Canberra
Male Disability Support Worker – Southside Canberra ACT
We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and proactive Disability Support Worker 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 workplace.
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 qualified 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 (current or willing to obtain).
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.
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📌 Male Disability Support Worker - Southside Canberra
🏢 Connecting Families
📍 Canberra