1:1 Community Access Disability Support Specialist (Contractor)

Dcc Industry Group; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Transport reimbursement

Professional indemnity and publicliabi

Job summary

Discover Nursing Australia is seeking a reliable Disability Support Worker to provide 1:1 community access support for a young gentleman in the Toowoomba region. The role focuses on companionship, independence, and social participation, with a patient, respectful approach and person-centred planning.

Contracting as an independent contractor under an ABN, you will work with our nurse-led coordination team, receive flexible shifts, and benefit from contractor rates and relevant coverages.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent) is required.
• Active ABN is required for contracting arrangements.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, National Police Check, First Aid and CPR.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.
• Reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle for transporting the participant.

Responsibilities

• Support attendance at appointments and accompany to activities.
• Assist with shopping and everyday errands.
• Provide companionship and encourage independence and social participation.
• Support participation in recreational activities and personal interests.
• Provide transport for community activities as needed.
• Maintain progress notes and follow the participant’s support plan.
• Communicate observations to the coordination team.
• Support participant choice, privacy and boundaries.
• Build rapport and ensure consistent, person-centred support.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Punctuality

Empathy

Rapport-building

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent

Job description

Discover Nursing Australia is seeking a reliable Disability Support Worker to provide 1:1 community access support for a young gentleman in the Toowoomba region. The role focuses on companionship, independence, and social participation, with a patient, respectful approach and person-centred planning.

Contracting as an independent contractor under an ABN, you will work with our nurse-led coordination team, receive flexible shifts, and benefit from contractor rates and relevant coverages.