Are you a calm, dependable support worker who takes the time to build trust and understands the value of consistent care?

Client Care Services is seeking an experienced, proactive and compassionate male support worker to join a team supporting a male participant transitioning into Supported Independent Living (SIL) with mental health / RN experience.

You will help create a calm, safe and welcoming home while supporting the participant’s dignity, choices and independence.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include:

- Assisting with personal care, hygiene, toileting and daily routines.
- Providing timely medication assistance or administration within your training, authorisation and the participant’s medication plan.
- Supporting healthy meal preparation, household tasks and community access.
- Providing emotional reassurance and following individual positive behaviour support strategies.
- Recognising early signs of distress and responding calmly using agreed de-escalation strategies.
- Encouraging independence, informed choices and participation in meaningful activities.
- Completing accurate, objective hourly progress notes, QR-code behaviour records, incident reports and clear shift handovers.

What we’re looking for

- Experience supporting people with complex mental health and disability needs.
- A calm, patient and respectful approach, including experience responding to behaviours of concern.
- The ability to follow individual support plans and work collaboratively with family, colleagues and treating professionals.
- Robust communication skills, sound professional boundaries and reliable attendance.




- Confidence maintaining dignity, privacy and participant choice during personal care.
- Availability for rostered shifts, which may include evenings, weekends and active overnight support.

Workers living locally who are also available for short-notice shifts are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and checks

- Relevant qualifications in disability, individual support or mental health.
- Current National Police Check / NDIS Worker Screening clearance.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
- Valid Australian Driver’s Licence
- Registered nursing experience is highly desirable, particularly in mental health or complex care.

We welcome applicants from all cultural backgrounds. An understanding of Pacific Islander cultures would be valued.

Hours: Approximately 24–36 hours per week, subject to the agreed roster and participant needs.
Engagement: 3 month contract, ABN preferred, subject to suitability of the working arrangement.
Location: St George area, in person.

How to apply

Please email your résumé, availability and a brief outline of your experience with complex mental health, positive behaviour support and active overnight shifts to [email protected].

Make a meaningful difference

We value workers who notice the small things, follow through on commitments and bring patience and consistency to every shift. This is an opportunity to build a trusted working relationship and support someone to settle into their home, develop everyday skills and enjoy greater independence.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $38.00 – $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Male Disability Support Worker with Complex Mental Health/RN experience in SIL (Carlton)
🏢 Client Care Services
📍 Carlton