- Make a Real Difference Every Day ?
- - Female Disability Support Worker – 1:1 Complex Care
- - Join Connecting Families and provide compassionate 1:1 support to a participant with complex medical and behavioural needs, including Huntington’s Disease and high falls risk. This is a rewarding opportunity to truly change lives while being supported by a caring and professional team.
- - About Us
- - Connecting Families is a leading Australian service provider supporting children, young people, and aged individuals through holistic, person-centred care. We are committed to promoting health, wellbeing, dignity, and independence.
- - What we offer:
- - Supportive and values-driven team culture
- Adaptable rostering
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience
- About the Role
- - We are seeking a Female Disability Support Worker to provide dedicated 1:1 care to a participant with complex medical and behavioural support needs. This role requires someone who is patient, calm, safety-focused, and experienced in complex care environments.
- - Medical Conditions &

• Support Needs:

- - Huntington’s Disease
- High falls risk
- Schizophrenia
- Faecal and urinary incontinence
- Meal preparation and supervision in line with a modified diet and mealtime management plan
- Behavioural Considerations:
- - Occasional verbal aggression
- Refusal of personal care or medication at times
- Smoker requiring supervision due to risk of self-injury
- Key Responsibilities:
- - Personal Care &

• Medication Support: Assist with hygiene, continence care, and medication adherence using positive reinforcement

- Meal Preparation &

• Monitoring:



Prepare meals according to dietary requirements and ensure safe mealtime practices

- Compassionate 1:1 Support: Build trust and provide respectful, person-centred care
- Promoting Independence: Encourage autonomy and engagement in meaningful activities
- Health Monitoring &

• Documentation: Observe, record, and report changes in physical or emotional wellbeing

- - Shift Availability: MUST BE ABLE TO DO ALEEPOVER SHIFT (2 PM – 6 AM ) Flexibility across shifts is highly regarded.
- - About You:
- - Compassionate, patient, and respectful
- Calm and resilient when managing challenging behaviours
- Experienced in complex care and behavioural support
- Safety-focused, especially around falls risk and smoking supervision
- Strong communicator with a consistent and qualified approach
- Essential Requirements:
- - Certificate III or IV in Disability, Aged Care, or equivalent
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Employee Working with Children Check
- National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Valid Australian driver’s licence
- Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
- Current First Aid &

• CPR certification

- Proven experience supporting individuals with complex behaviours and disabilities
- Highly Desirable:
- - Experience supporting individuals with Huntington’s Disease, high falls risk, and incontinence care
- Ready to Make a Difference?
- - If you’re passionate about empowering individuals and providing care with dignity and compassion, we’d love to hear from you.
- - ? Apply now and become part of the Connecting Families team — together, we create brighter futures, one step at a time.

📌 Female Disability Support Worker – URGENT HIRING (Brisbane)
🏢 Connecting Families Group
📍 Brisbane