Disability Support Worker – Companionship & Community Access
Disability Support Worker – Companionship & Community Access
1:1 Support | Minimal Personal Care | Flexible Shifts
Discover Nursing Australia is seeking a friendly, reliable and engaging Disability Support Worker to provide consistent 1:1 support to a participant.
This role is primarily focused on companionship, community access and helping the participant remain active, socially connected and independent. Only minimal assistance with personal care is required.
The Role:
We are looking for someone who can build a genuine and comfortable working relationship with the participant while supporting them to enjoy everyday life and remain connected with their community.
Support may include:
- Companionship and social engagement
- Community access and outings
- Shopping and everyday errands
- Cafés, lunch and social activities
- Attending appointments
- Recreational and leisure activities
- Walks, parks and local outings
- Transport within the community
- Encouragement with daily routines
- Light assistance around the home where required
- Supporting independence, confidence and choice
- Maintaining brief and accurate progress notes
This is not a high-intensity personal care role. The focus is on providing reliable companionship and practical support while encouraging the participant to remain as independent as possible.
About You:
Personality and reliability are particularly important for this role.
The right person will be:
- Friendly, positive and easy to talk to
- Reliable and punctual
- Patient and respectful
- Naturally engaging and able to build rapport
- Comfortable getting out and participating in community activities
- Happy to provide companionship and conversation
- Encouraging of independence and participant choice
- Comfortable providing minimal personal care when required
- Able to work independently and use appropriate initiative
- Interested in building a consistent and genuine working relationship with one participant
What You'll Need:
Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain where applicable:
- Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent/relevant qualification
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- National Police Check
- Current First Aid and CPR
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module - Quality, Safety and You
- Current driver's licence
- Reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle where transport is required
- ABN or willingness to obtain one
Why Contract With Us?
- Consistent 1:1 participant support
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive contractor rates
- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance providedSupport from our Registered Nurse and coordination team
- Supportive, experienced and responsive organisation
- Opportunity to build a positive and consistent relationship with one participant
Discover Nursing Australia
Supporting independence, connection and meaningful community participation.
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Disability Support Worker – Companionship & Community Access in Brisbane employer: Discover Nursing Australia
Discover Nursing Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for Registered Nurses to provide 1:1 high-intensity disability support in the beautiful setting of Wyelangta, VIC. With a strong focus on person-centred care, our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through ongoing development opportunities and flexible working arrangements, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the community while utilising your clinical expertise.
Contact Details:
Discover Nursing Australia Recruitment Team
