Urgent: Male Disability Support Worker Needed

8 hours ago

Golden Grove South Australia Australia Connecting Families Group Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

URGENT: MALE DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER NEEDED

Location: Golden Grove, South Australia 5125

Service Commences: 2nd June 2025

Pay Rate: SCHADS Award Level 2.1 (based on experience and qualifications)

Shifts: To be confirmed during onboarding — may include flexible or extended hours

Are You a Strong, Experienced Support Worker?

We are urgently hiring Disability Support Workers to support a complex Young Person (YP) with high-intensity needs in Golden Grove, SA. If you have the resilience, experience, and passion to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Client Overview: High-Intensity & Complex Needs

This role involves supporting a young male client with significant behavioural and medical challenges. Due to the intensity of this case, applicants must be physically fit, emotionally resilient, and confident in managing high-risk behaviours.

Medical Conditions

  • Intellectual Disability
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder – Level 3
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Behavioural Challenges You'll Manage

  • Absconding (running away)
  • Threatening/intimidating behaviour
  • Physical aggression
  • Verbal aggression

This role requires workers with prior experience managing escalations and de-escalating behavioural crises in a calm, structured, and trauma-informed manner.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support a complex young person in day-to-day routines
  • Monitor and respond to high-risk behaviours using trained strategies
  • Assist with personal care, meal preparation, and medication compliance
  • Maintain a safe environment for the client and yourself
  • Support with emotional regulation, independence-building, and community access
  • Record daily progress, incidents, and updates professionally

What We're Looking For

Minimum 2 years of experience supporting clients with high-intensity or complex behaviours

Clear and confident spoken and written English

Physically fit and capable of responding quickly to behavioural episodes

Ability to follow structured behaviour support plans

Strong boundary-setting, patience, and resilience

Preferably experienced working with young people (YPs) in the disability or residential sector

Mandatory Requirements

Certificate III or IV in Disability, Youth Work, or Individual Support (or equivalent)

Training in youth mental health and/or trauma-informed care would also be highly regarded.

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Employee Working with Children Check (SA)

National Police Check (current within 12 months)

Current First Aid & CPR Certification

Valid Australian Driver's License + Reliable, Insured Vehicle

Why Join Connecting Families?

At Connecting Families, we provide tailored support to individuals with complex needs. Our team is professional, trauma-informed, and driven by compassion. You'll be part of a dedicated network working to uplift lives in meaningful, sustainable ways.

Training & Onboarding

Support Service Starts: 2nd June 2025

All successful applicants will be onboarded and trained before the start date.

Ready for a Role That Challenges and Rewards You? Apply Now

If you're a strong male support worker with experience in high-risk, high-intensity disability support, this role offers the chance to create real, positive impact in a young person's life.

Apply now to join Connecting Families — where every shift empowers a future.

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