Job Description
/n /n Disability Support Worker – In-Home Support & Community Access/n /n /n Rosebud, VIC | Ongoing 1:1 Support | Monday & Thursday Shifts/n /n /n /n /n /n About Discover Nursing Australia/n /n /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 /n /n We provide person-centred support tailored to each participant’s needs, preferences and goals./n /n /n /n /n /n Current Opportunity – Rosebud, VIC/n /n /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 /n /n /n /n /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 /n /n /n /n /n Proposed Support Schedule:/n /n /n
- Mondays – 3 hours weekly: Meal preparation, ironing and other agreed household tasks. /n
- Thursdays – 4 hours fortnightly: Community access, including shopping, transport and visits to family members. /n /n /n Days and times may be negotiated to suit the participant’s preferences and the availability of a suitable support worker./n /n /n /n /n /n

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



/n /n /n /n /n /n About You:/n /n /n We are seeking someone who is:/n /n /n
- Reliable, punctual and able to provide consistent support. /n
- Patient, respectful and professional. /n
- Confident assisting with meal preparation, ironing and household tasks. /n
- Comfortable supporting shopping trips, community outings and family visits. /n
- Able to build rapport while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. /n
- Responsive to the participant’s preferences and individual support needs. /n
- Able to work independently and communicate effectively with the coordination team. /n /n /n /n /n /n What You Will Need:/n /n /n Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain where applicable:/n /n /n
- Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent/relevant qualification. /n
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check. /n
- Current National Police Check. /n
- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR certification. /n
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You. /n
- Australian working rights. /n
- Current driver’s licence. /n
- A reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for transporting the participant. /n
- Australian Business Number (ABN) or willingness to obtain one. /n /n /n /n /n /n Why Contract With Us?/n /n /n
- Ongoing 1:1 participant support. /n
- Competitive contractor rates. /n
- Applicable transport reimbursement. /n
- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided. /n
- Support from our Registered Nurse and coordination team. /n
- Participant-specific guidance and career development opportunities. /n /n /n /n /n /n

How to Apply
/n /n /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 /n /n /n /n /n Please indicate your availability for the proposed Monday and Thursday shifts./n /n

📌 Disability Support Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Discover Nursing Australia
📍 Melbourne