Job Description
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Disability Support Worker – In-Home Support & Community Access
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Rosebud, VIC | Ongoing 1:1 Support | Monday & Thursday Shifts
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About Discover Nursing Australia
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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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Current Chance – Rosebud, VIC
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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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Proposed Support Schedule:
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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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Key Responsibilities:
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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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About You:
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We are seeking someone who is:
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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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What You Will 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 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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Why Contract With Us?
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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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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 guidance and professional development opportunities.
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How to Apply
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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
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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