At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 support to a young participant with autism through gaming and companionship.
- Company: Discover Nursing Australia, a nurse-led disability support provider.
- Benefits: Negotiable hours, competitive rates, professional development, and insurance coverage.
- Other info: Flexible scheduling and ongoing support from a dedicated team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a young person's life while enjoying shared interests.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Individual Support and experience with autism and developmental delays.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Eidsvold, QLD 4627 | 1:1 Support | Negotiable Hours
Are you patient, reliable and interested in gaming?
We’re looking for a Disability Support Worker who can build a positive connection with a school-aged participant and provide calm, supportive companionship.
About Discover Nursing Australia
Discover Nursing Australia is a nurse-led disability support provider committed to empowering people living with disability to live with greater independence, dignity and choice.
We provide person-centred support tailored to each participant’s needs, preferences and goals.
Current Opportunity – Eidsvold, QLD 4627
We are seeking a caring, patient and engaging Disability Support Worker to support a young participant with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 3) and developmental delays.
The participant enjoys games, particularly video games, so someone who shares this interest could be a great match.
He experiences significant sensory sensitivities, limited social skills and periods of burnout.
He also has a PDA profile, so a flexible approach that supports choice and reduces pressure is important.
The family is willing to negotiate days and hours with a compatible support worker. Building trust and a comfortable, consistent relationship is a priority.
- Proposed Hours
- Two afternoons per week after school, approximately 3:00 pm–5:00 pm.
- Additional support during school holidays.
- The family proposes banking an additional hour of allocated support for holiday use, with approximately 40 hours anticipated for school holidays, subject to confirmation of the arrangement.
- Days, hours and holiday scheduling are negotiable.
The Role
Support may include
- Building rapport through shared interests, including video games.
- Providing companionship and supporting enjoyable, participant-led activities.
- Supporting social interaction at a comfortable pace.
- Providing a calm approach that responds to sensory needs and signs of fatigue or burnout.
- Encouraging choice and allowing time, space and breaks when needed.
- Providing reminders to use the toilet and following established continence routines.
- Following agreed mealtime strategies for the participant’s paediatric feeding disorder.
- Supporting suitable activities at home and in the community.
- Planning activities with awareness of the participant’s significant fear of dogs following a previous attack.
- Working with the family and following relevant therapist recommendations and behaviour support strategies.
- Maintaining accurate progress notes and support documentation.
The participant receives regular support from speech therapy, a dietitian, psychology, behaviour support, a continence nurse and occupational therapy.
The worker will receive guidance on relevant routines and strategies.
About You
- Patient, reliable and respectful.
- Comfortable engaging with a young person through gaming and shared interests.
- Experienced in supporting children or young people with autism and developmental delays.
- Familiar with PDA profiles, sensory sensitivities and approaches that reduce pressure.
- Responsive to the participant’s communication, preferences and energy levels.
- Comfortable following individual feeding, continence and behaviour support strategies.
- Able to work collaboratively with the family and support team.
- Available for consistent after-school support and negotiated school holiday hours.
A good personality match and the ability to build trust are particularly important.
- What You’ll Need
- Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent/relevant qualification.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Relevant Queensland Working with Children clearance (Blue Card), where required.
- Current National Police Check.
- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR certification.
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.
- Australian working rights.
- Australian Business Number (ABN) or willingness to obtain one.
- A professional, reliable and participant-focused approach.
Why Contract With Us?
- Consistent 1:1 participant support.
- Negotiable support arrangements.
- Competitive contractor rates.
- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided.
- Support from our Registered Nurse and coordination team.
- Participant-specific guidance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to build a meaningful, ongoing relationship with a participant and their family.
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Disability Support Worker employer: NDIS Discover Nursing Australia
Discover Nursing Australia is an exceptional employer that prioritises the empowerment and independence of individuals living with disabilities. Located in the vibrant Bargara/Bundaberg area, we offer a supportive work culture that values creativity and personal interests, providing our Disability Support Workers with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements. Join us to make a meaningful impact while engaging in creative arts and recreational activities that enrich the lives of our participants.
Contact Details:
NDIS Discover Nursing Australia Recruitment Team
