Join Our Team – Female Disability Support Workers Needed for Overnight SIL Support in Jamboree Heights!

Empower Independence & Make a Real Difference with Open Futures

At Open Futures (OF), we’re committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care – and we need passionate, reliable, and experienced female Disability Support Workers to support a vibrant young woman living in her family home in Jamboree Heights.

This role is part of a Supported Independent Living (SIL) arrangement and offers ongoing overnight shifts (5pm–9am, 7 days a week). If you have a calm, adaptable nature and a passion for working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy, this is your opportunity to make a positive impact!

About the Role

You'll be supporting a young woman in her late 20s who enjoys being active and engaging in her local community. She lives with her family and requires consistent overnight support to assist with:

Night-time activities and bedtime routines

Personal care prompting

Medication support (as per care plan)

Household duties and tidying

Meal preparation and assistance with shopping

Supporting positive behaviour strategies (PBSP and restrictive practices are in place)

This is a hands-on, fulfilling role where your presence, care, and consistency matter.

Support Worker Profile – Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking multiple female support workers who meet the following criteria:

Aged 25–30+, with experience in disability and working with individuals with challenging behaviours

Fluent in conversational and written English

Professional appearance and conduct (as you will meet the participant's family)

Must drive and have access to a vehicle – willing to travel up to 30–45 minutes

Comfortable working overnight shifts only (5pm–9am)

Able to cover shifts at short notice

Must be a non-smoker and physically active (participant is very active and requires engagement)

Comfortable working under mother’s guidance and approval process for new team members

Essential Requirements

Cert III in Individual Support or equivalent lived/work experience

NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain)

Blue Card (or willing to obtain)

First Aid & CPR (current or willing to obtain)

Valid Driver’s Licence & Comprehensive Insurance

Experience in behaviour support or high needs disability support

What You’ll Be Doing

Provide warm, respectful support and promote independence

Assist with personal care, hygiene, and mobility

Monitor health needs and follow care plans

Help prepare meals, shop, and complete household tasks

Promote social inclusion and build meaningful relationships

Attend team meetings and participate in ongoing training

Why Join Open Futures?

Casual pay rate: $40–$45 per hour

Ongoing, stable overnight shifts in one location

Supportive, person-centred workplace culture

Opportunities for growth and development

Be part of a fun, compassionate team who genuinely care about making a difference

Let’s Make a Difference Together

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities, love working overnight shifts, and meet the above criteria – we want to hear from you!

📍 Location: Jamboree Heights and surrounding suburbs
🕐 Shifts: 5pm–9am, 7 days a week (part-time and full-time potential)
🚗 Transport required