Tender Loving Care Disability Services – Pallara QLD

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 key 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 professional 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.

📌 NDIS Support Worker (Brisbane)
🏢 Tender Loving Care Disability Services
📍 Brisbane