Job Description

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n Disability Support Worker – In-Home Support & Community Accessn

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n Rosebud, VIC | Ongoing 1:1 Support | Monday & Thursday Shiftsn

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n About Discover Nursing Australian

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n Discover Nursing Australia is a nurse-led disability support provider committed to supporting people living with disability to maintain independence, dignity and choice.n

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n We provide person-centred support tailored to each participant’s needs, preferences and goals.n

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n Current Opportunity – Rosebud, VICn

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n We are seeking a reliable, respectful and personable Disability Support Worker to provide ongoing in-home assistance and community access support to a participant in Rosebud.n

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n The role combines practical household assistance with support to attend shopping trips and visit family members. Building a comfortable, consistent working relationship with the participant is particularly important.n

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n Proposed Support Schedule:n

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- Mondays – 3 hours weekly: Meal preparation, ironing and other agreed household tasks.
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- Thursdays – 4 hours fortnightly: Community access, including shopping, transport and visits to family members.
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n Days and times may be negotiated to suit the participant’s preferences and the availability of a suitable support worker.n

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n Key Responsibilities:n

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- Assist with meal preparation according to the participant’s preferences.
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- Complete ironing and other agreed household tasks.
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- Support shopping and community outings.
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- Provide transport for agreed activities and family visits.
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- Offer companionship and respectful social engagement.
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- Encourage independence and support participant choice.
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- Follow the participant’s support plan and agreed routines.
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- Maintain accurate progress notes and support documentation.
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n About You:n

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n We are seeking someone who is:n

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- Reliable, punctual and able to provide consistent support.
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- Patient, respectful and professional.
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- Confident assisting with meal preparation, ironing and household tasks.
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- Comfortable supporting shopping trips, community outings and family visits.
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- Able to build rapport while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
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- Responsive to the participant’s preferences and individual support needs.
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- Able to work independently and communicate effectively with the coordination team.
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n What You Will Need:n

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

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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 and CPR certification.
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- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.
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- Australian working rights.
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- Current driver’s licence.
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- A reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for transporting the participant.
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- Australian Business Number (ABN) or willingness to obtain one.
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n Why Contract With Us?n

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- Ongoing 1:1 participant support.
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- Competitive contractor rates.
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- Applicable transport reimbursement.
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- Skilled Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided.
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- Support from our Registered Nurse and coordination team.
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- Participant-specific guidance and professional development opportunities.
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n How to Applyn

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n Disability Support Workers located in Rosebud or surrounding areas are invited to submit a resume, availability and a brief introduction outlining relevant experience.n

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n Please indicate your availability for the proposed Monday and Thursday shifts.n

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📌 Disability Support Worker - In-Home Support & Community Access (Melbourne)
🏢 Discover Nursing Australia
📍 Melbourne