Female Disability Support Worker Isabella Plains ACT

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and proactive Disability Support Worker to join

our team in the Rosebery area. This rewarding opportunity involves supporting a

participant living with complex mental health and psychosocial disabilities, helping them

maintain independence, engage with their community, and achieve their personal goals in

a safe and supportive environment.

Your Role & Our Client

Our client is a 33-year-old female living with Schizoaffective Disorder, Autism Spectrum

Disorder (Level 2), Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), and Alcohol Use

Disorder. She enjoys music, photography, art, shopping, community outings, and spending

time in parks and outdoor environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Daily Living & Community Access
- Support participation in daily living tasks and household activities.
- Assist with community access, shopping, appointments, and meaningful social activities.
- Encourage engagement in hobbies and interests such as art, photography, music, and outdoor activities.
- Medication & Health Management
- Provide prompting, monitoring, and support with medication routines.
- Encourage medication compliance in line with care plans and treating team recommendations.
- Monitor wellbeing and report concerns appropriately.
- Nutrition & Meal Support
- Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.
- Encourage healthy eating habits and adequate nutrition.
- Monitor wellbeing during periods of mental health deterioration or increased alcohol use.
- Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
- Build rapport through respectful, non-judgmental communication.




- Support emotional regulation through preferred calming activities.
- Monitor for early signs of distress and implement de-escalation strategies when required.
- Maintain predictable routines and provide reassurance during times of stress or uncertainty.
- Communication & Behaviour Support
- Use trauma-informed and autism-informed approaches.
- Provide information in simple, clear steps and allow time for processing.
- Offer choices and promote autonomy wherever possible.
- Support the participant through periods of verbal distress while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Personal Care & Household Support
- Support personal care routines as required.
- Assist with household tasks and maintaining a protected living environment.
- Encourage independence while providing appropriate guidance and support.

About You

Experience supporting individuals with psychosocial disabilities, autism, or mental

health conditions is highly regarded.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Calm, patient, and able to work effectively in challenging situations.

Understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred support practices.

Ability to identify and respond appropriately to early signs of distress.

Able to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary support

team.

Essential Qualifications

- Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Mental Health, or equivalent
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (current or willing to obtain)
- Employee Working with Children Check (NSW)
- National Police Check (current)
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
- Australian Drivers Licence and reliable insured vehicle

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📌 Female Disability Support Worker (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 Connecting Families
📍 Australian Capital Territory