Male Support Worker | Community Participation | Men’s Shed | Woodworking & Handy Work

Tender Loving Care Disability Services (TLC) is seeking a reliable and personable Male Support Worker to support a client with an intellectual disability and mental health support needs in the Pallara area.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys getting out in the community, practical projects, woodworking, fixing things, or general handyman activities and would like to share those interests with the person they support.

A background or experience in woodworking, mechanics, construction, maintenance or handyman work is not essential. However, having a genuine interest in practical, hands-on activities would be highly desirable and may help build a strong connection with the participant.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The primary focus of this role is community participation, building independence and supporting the participant to work towards his personal goals and interests.

A major goal is supporting him to access the local Men’s Shed and spend time working on his van.

He is currently working on his van with the long-term goal of building it up so that he can eventually travel around Australia.

The successful Support Worker will support him to:

- Attend and participate in the Men’s Shed.

- Work safely on his van and practical projects.

- Develop confidence and independence in the community.

- Access local activities and places of interest.

- Work towards his personal goals and longer-term aspirations.

- Build social connections and participate in meaningful activities.

- Develop practical skills and maintain existing interests.

- Make choices about how he spends his time and what activities he would like to pursue.

This is not a personal care-focused role. The position is primarily about community access, companionship, skill development, practical activities and supporting the participant to pursue his own interests and goals.

We are looking for someone who can commit to a consistent ongoing roster of at least three shifts per week:

Monday
Wednesday
Friday

Consistency is important to the participant and the support team, so we are looking for someone who can reliably commit to these regular shifts.





There may also be an opportunity to pick up additional shifts within TLC's SIL services if the working relationship is successful and the worker is interested in additional hours.

ABOUT YOU

The right person will be someone who is:

- Reliable, punctual and consistent.

- Patient, respectful and approachable.

- Comfortable supporting an adult with a intellectual disability and mental health support needs.

- Interested in community participation and helping someone pursue their own interests.

- Enjoys practical, hands-on activities.

- Ideally interested in woodworking, building, mechanics, maintenance, tools or general handyman activities.

- Comfortable spending time working alongside someone rather than simply completing tasks for them.

- Able to encourage independence rather than taking over.

- Able to communicate clearly and respectfully.

- Comfortable working independently in the community.

- Able to recognise changes in presentation, mood or behaviour and communicate these appropriately to the support team.

- Comfortable completing clear, accurate and objective progress notes.

- Willing to follow individual support plans and organisational procedures.

- Interested in building a genuine skilled relationship and supporting the participant to achieve his goals.

You do not need to be a qualified tradesperson or handyman for this position.

However, if you enjoy things such as:

- Woodworking

- Building projects

- Working with tools

- Restoring or modifying vehicles

- Mechanics

- DIY projects

- Home maintenance

- Construction

- Men's Shed activities

- Fixing and making things

we would particularly like to hear from you.

The goal isn't simply to take someone out into the community. It is about finding someone who can participate alongside him, share an interest,



build rapport and help turn his interests into meaningful community participation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Essential

- Understanding of person-centred support.

- Ability to support an adult with an intellectual disability respectfully and professionally.

- Good communication skills.

- Ability to complete clear and accurate progress notes.

- Ability to work independently in the community.

- Reliability and commitment to the agreed ongoing roster.

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.

- Current First Aid and CPR.

- Current Australian driver's licence.

- Access to a reliable vehicle.

- Comprehensive vehicle insurance.

- Full working rights in Australia.

Highly Desirable

- Experience supporting people with intellectual disability.

- Experience supporting people with mental health needs.

- Experience in community participation.

- Experience supporting people to access Men’s Sheds or similar community groups.

- An interest or experience in woodworking, mechanics, construction, maintenance, DIY or other practical activities.

- Experience supporting people to develop independence and pursue personal goals.

- Experience recognising and documenting behaviours of concern.

WHAT THIS ROLE IS NOT

This position is not primarily a personal-care role.

There is no focus on routine medication administration or personal care as part of the advertised position.

The focus is on:

Community → Connection → Practical Activities → Independence → Goals

We are looking for someone who enjoys being active in the community and can genuinely engage with the participant's interests.

WHAT TLC OFFERS

TLC provides a professional and person-centred support environment where workers are encouraged to build meaningful relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

If you are a reliable male Support Worker who enjoys woodworking, practical projects, vehicles, DIY, Men's Shed activities or simply getting hands-on and making things, We want to hear from you!

Minimum commitment: Monday, Wednesday and Friday – midday shifts.

There is also potential for additional SIL shifts with TLC for the right person.

Apply now to join the Tender Loving Care Disability Services team in Pallara.

📌 NDIS Support Worker - Pallara
🏢 Tender Loving Care Disability Services
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