Job Description

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Make a Real Difference in a Young Person’s Life – Join Connecting Families Today

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We’re urgently seeking a friendly, proactive Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Magill. This role is ideal for someone who can naturally connect with a teenage male participant who enjoys gaming, creative hobbies, and relaxed home routines.

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About Connecting Families

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At Connecting Families, we provide more than just care—we create safe, empowering environments where young people can thrive. Our person-centred, trauma-informed approach ensures each individual is supported holistically across health, wellbeing, education, and personal growth.

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Why Work With Us?

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Empowerment Every Day – Help young people grow in confidence and independence.

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Positive Team Culture – Be supported by a collaborative, passionate team.

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Flexibility That Works – Adaptable shifts including days, evenings, sleepovers, and weekends.

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Specialist Training – Learn from allied health and behavioural experts.

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Attractive Pay Rates – Negotiable based on experience and availability.

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About the Role

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You’ll be supporting a teenage boy with complex needs. He responds well to calm, consistent, and engaging support workers who can match his energy and interests. The ideal candidate would be someone with a laid-back personality, good humour, and the ability to encourage positive routines while building trust over time.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Build a buddy-like rapport through shared interests (e.g., gaming, walking, music).

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Support morning/evening routines, school attendance, and home-based learning.

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Encourage healthy choices in meals, rest, hygiene, and social skills.

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Support emotional regulation and respond safely to escalation using therapeutic approaches.

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Maintain household cleanliness and safety routines.

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Administer medications and complete shift documentation as required.

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About You

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Able to form respectful, age-appropriate bonds with youth

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Calm, confident, and grounded when faced with challenging behaviour

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Open-minded, patient, and capable of supporting autonomy

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Comfortable with structure and clear boundaries

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A positive role model with a down-to-earth presence

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Must be physically fit and alert to respond to risk behaviours when needed

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Essential Criteria

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Certificate III or higher in Disability, Youth Work, or Community Services

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Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check

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First Aid & CPR Certificate

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Driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle

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Experience supporting young people with behavioural or mental health challenges (1–2 years minimum)

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Highly Desirable:

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Experience in residential youth settings, SIL, or Child Protection

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Familiarity with ABC/QR data tracking and therapeutic support strategies

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Interest in gaming, pop culture, or teen-centric activities

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Ready to Apply?

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If you’re someone who can meet a young person where they’re at, support them calmly through their ups and downs, and offer a steady presence in their daily life—we want to hear from you.

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Join Connecting Families and help us build brighter futures, one connection at a time.

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📌 Male Disability Support Worker (Youth-Focused, Urgent) (Woodforde)
🏢 Connecting Families Group
📍 Woodforde