Alya is looking for experienced and compassionate Female Disability Support Workers across North Brisbane and surrounding areas to support participants living with psychosocial disabilities and complex mental health needs.

We're seeking confident, patient and understanding individuals who are passionate about mental health, building meaningful connections and empowering participants to live independently. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide personalised support that promotes emotional wellbeing, confidence and community participation.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include

- Providing individualised, person-centred support to participants with psychosocial disabilities and complex mental health needs.
- Building trusting, supportive relationships through empathy, consistency and positive communication.
- Supporting participants with emotional regulation, coping strategies and maintaining positive daily routines.
- Assisting with daily living activities, household tasks, personal care where required and developing independent living skills.
- Encouraging social connections, community participation, appointments and recreational activities.
- Recognising changes in behaviour, mental health or wellbeing and responding calmly and appropriately.
- Supporting participants through challenging situations using trauma-informed approaches and positive de-escalation strategies.
- Maintaining accurate shift notes, clear communication and professional boundaries.

About you

You will bring

- Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with psychosocial disabilities, mental health conditions or complex support needs.
- An understanding of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression,



bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD or other psychosocial disabilities.
- Experience applying trauma-informed care, emotional regulation strategies and de-escalation techniques.
- A calm, patient and compassionate approach, with the confidence to manage challenging situations.
- Robust interpersonal skills and the ability to build genuine, trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
- A passion for promoting independence, recovery, choice and control.
- Reliability, flexibility and the ability to work independently while following individual support plans.

Qualifications and checks Applicants should hold, or be able to obtain before commencing:

- Relevant qualifications in Mental Health, Disability Support, Individual Support, Community Services or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- NDIS Worker Screening clearance.
- Working with Children clearance (QLD Blue Card).
- A current driver's licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle where transport is required.
- Additional training or experience in Mental Health First Aid, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention or Positive Behaviour Support will be highly regarded.

We're particularly interested in experienced Female Support Workers who are confident supporting participants with complex psychosocial needs and can provide a calm, consistent and encouraging presence. If you're passionate about mental health, empowering individuals and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of the Alya team!

Pay: $36.81 – $45.28 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Female Disability Support Workers – Psychosocial Support | North Brisbane
🏢 Conexson
📍 Brisbane