NOW HIRING: FEMALE DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER – URGENT ROLE

Location: Rosebery, New South Wales 2018

Shifts: Day & Night (Sleepover) – Flex Hours

•Typical shifts: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM

•Flexible options (e.g., 5:00 PM – 9:00 AM) available based on client needs

Pay Rate: SCHADS Award Level 2.1

Join Connecting Families – Empower Lives with Every Shift

At Connecting Families, we’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Female Disability Support Worker to provide meaningful, one-on-one care to a client in Rosebery. This is a unique opportunity to support someone’s journey to greater independence, health, and well-being—one caring moment at a time.

About the Client & Role Overview

You will support a fully ambulant female client living with a mild intellectual disability and behavioral health needs. She requires support in creating structure in her daily life—especially around routines, nutrition, sleep, and community engagement. You will work closely with her to ensure emotional, physical, and practical support across all areas of independent living.

Key Responsibilities & Support Areas

Mobility & Transport

•Fully ambulant but needs supervision and motivation for movement

•Support safe walking and home environment

•Assist with referrals and scheduling for an exercise physiologist

Nutrition & Hydration

•Independent eater but often skips breakfast and is underweight

•Encourage and assist with healthy grocery shopping and meal prep

•Promote adherence to a nutritionally balanced menu plan

Mental Health & Behaviour

•Mild intellectual disability requiring guidance for daily tasks

•Ensure medication compliance





•Encourage participation in household chores and structure-building activities

Sleep Support

•Irregular sleep patterns and difficulty maintaining routine

•Promote calming, screen-free evening activities

•Maintain a consistent bedtime schedule

Communication & Engagement

•Enjoys conversation and social interaction

•Build rapport and encourage positive, ongoing engagement

Personal Hygiene

•Largely independent but needs prompting and encouragement

•Reinforce the importance of daily self-care routines

Continence & Bowel Health

•Fully continent but experiences constipation

•Monitor bowel health and support medication and hydration compliance

Who We’re Looking For

✔️ Minimum 2 years’ experience in Disability Support or Aged Care

✔️ Strong communication and engagement skills

✔️ Reliable, encouraging, and emotionally aware

✔️ Comfortable providing overnight supervision and adaptable support

✔️ Skilled in developing routines and positive behavioral strategies

Essential Requirements

Certificate III or IV in Disability or Individual Support (Highly Preferred)

NDIS Worker Screening Check & Employee Working With Children Check

National Police Check (or willing to obtain)

Valid Australian Driver’s License & Own Insured Vehicle

Current First Aid & CPR Certification

⚡ Ready to Empower Lives? Apply Today! ⚡

If you believe every person deserves tailored, respectful, and empowering care, this role is your chance to be the difference.

Apply now to join Connecting Families and help create a future filled with dignity, structure, and support — one shift at a time.

📌 Now Hiring: Female Disability Support Worker – Urgent Role (Rosebery)
🏢 Connecting Families Group
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