Job Description

Disability Support Worker – Companionship & Community Access

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Disability Support Worker – Companionship & Community Access
n 1:1 Support | Minimal Personal Care | Adaptable Shifts

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Discover Nursing Australia is seeking a friendly, reliable and engaging Disability Support Worker to provide consistent 1:1 support to a participant.

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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.

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The Role:

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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.

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Support may include:

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- Companionship and social engagement
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- Community access and outings
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- Shopping and everyday errands
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- Cafés, lunch and social activities
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- Attending appointments
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- Recreational and leisure activities
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- Walks, parks and local outings
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- Transport within the community
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- Encouragement with daily routines
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- Light assistance around the home where required
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- Supporting independence, confidence and choice
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- Maintaining brief and accurate progress notes
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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.

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About You:

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Personality and reliability are particularly important for this role.

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The right person will be:

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- Friendly, positive and easy to talk to
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- Reliable and punctual
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- Patient and respectful
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- Naturally engaging and able to build rapport
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- Comfortable getting out and participating in community activities
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- Happy to provide companionship and conversation
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- Encouraging of independence and participant choice
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- Comfortable providing minimal personal care when required
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- Able to work independently and use appropriate initiative
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- Interested in building a consistent and genuine working relationship with one participant
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What You'll Need:

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Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain where applicable:

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- Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent/relevant qualification
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- NDIS Worker Screening Check
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- National Police Check
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- Current First Aid and CPR
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- NDIS Worker Orientation Module - Quality, Safety and You
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- Current driver's licence
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- Reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle where transport is required
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- ABN or willingness to obtain one
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Why Contract With Us?

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- Consistent 1:1 participant support
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- Flexible working arrangements
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- Competitive contractor rates
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- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance providedSupport from our Registered Nurse and coordination team
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- Supportive, experienced and responsive organisation
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- Prospect to build a positive and consistent relationship with one participant
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Discover Nursing Australia
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📌 Disability Support Worker - Companionship & Community Access (Queensland)
🏢 Discover Nursing Australia
📍 Queensland