Job Description
Disability Support Worker (DSW) – Community Access, Recreation & Creative Arts n
Disability Support Worker (DSW) – Community Access, Recreation & Creative Arts
Bargara / Bundaberg, QLD **** | 1:1 Support
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Are you creative, engaging and passionate about helping someone stay active, connected and involved in the things they love?
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About Discover Nursing Australia
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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.
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We provide person-centred support tailored to each participant's individual needs, interests, preferences and goals. For this role, finding the
right personality and shared interests
is particularly important.
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Current Opportunity – Bargara / Bundaberg, QLD ****
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We are currently seeking a
compassionate, creative and proactive Disability Support Worker
to provide 1:1 support to a participant in the
Bargara/Bundaberg area
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The participant has a
robust interest in painting and creative arts
, so we would particularly like to hear from support workers who have an artistic or creative background, enjoy painting, arts and crafts, or are enthusiastic about supporting creative activities.
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A
nursing, healthcare or clinical care background
would also be highly regarded.
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can combine protected and reliable disability support with
community participation, recreation and meaningful creative activities
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The Role:
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Depending on the participant's individual needs, preferences and goals, you may provide support with:
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Community access and social participation.
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Transport to shops, appointments and recreational activities.
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Shopping and everyday errands.
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Painting and creative art activities.
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Arts and crafts projects.
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Visiting galleries, art stores, markets or community activities.
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Recreational and leisure activities.
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Exploring new hobbies and interests.
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Supporting the participant to remain socially connected.
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Encouraging independence, choice and confidence.
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Assistance with daily living where required.
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Monitoring general wellbeing and escalating concerns appropriately.
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Following the participant's individual support and care plans.
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Maintaining accurate support documentation and progress notes.
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Creative Arts & Recreation:
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Creativity is an important part of this role.
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The participant loves to
paint
, and we are looking for someone who can genuinely engage with this interest rather than simply supervise activities.
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You may have experience or a personal interest in:
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Painting.
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Drawing.
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Arts and crafts.
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Creative projects.
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Photography or other visual arts.
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Galleries and exhibitions.
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Recreational and community activities.
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You do
not
need to be a professional artist. A genuine enthusiasm for creativity and the ability to encourage and participate in artistic activities is what matters.
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About You
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The ideal support worker will be:
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Creative, engaging and enthusiastic.
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Generously interested in
painting or creative arts.
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Able to plan and participate in enjoyable recreational activities.
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Friendly and able to build natural rapport.
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Reliable and punctual.
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Patient,



respectful and participant-focused.
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Confident supporting community access.
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Comfortable transporting the participant in the community.
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Observant and attentive to the participant's wellbeing.
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Able to work independently and use appropriate initiative.
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Encouraging of independence, choice and participation.
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A
nursing, healthcare, aged care or clinical support background
would be highly regarded.
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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 an
equivalent/relevant
qualification.
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Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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Current National Police Check.
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Current First Aid Certificate.
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Current CPR certification.
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Completion of the
NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.
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Reliable vehicle with comprehensive motor vehicle insurance suitable for transporting the participant.
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Australian Business Number (ABN) or willingness to obtain one.
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A professional, reliable and participant-focused approach.
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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 provided.
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Support from our
Registered Nurse and coordination team.
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Participant-specific support and guidance.
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Supportive, experienced and responsive organisation.
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Opportunity to incorporate
creative arts and recreation into meaningful disability support.
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Opportunity to build a positive and consistent working relationship with one participant.
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Discover Nursing Australia
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Dsw) - Community Access, Recreation & Creative Arts (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 Discover Nursing Australia
📍 Bundaberg Central