1:1 Disability Support Worker—Flexible After-School & Holidays

Australia; Eidsvold; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Public Liability Insurance

Nurse coordination support

Job summary

Discover Nursing Australia in Eidsvold, QLD 4627 is seeking a patient, reliable Disability Support Worker to provide after-school and school holiday support for a young participant with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 3) and developmental delays.

The role involves building rapport through shared interests (video games), supporting social interaction, and following specialist strategies while being flexible to holiday scheduling and fluid hours.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent/relevant qualification.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Relevant Queensland Working with Children clearance (Blue Card), where required.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR certification.
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.
• Australian working rights.
• Australian Business Number (ABN) or willingness to obtain one.
• A professional, reliable and participant-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Building rapport through shared interests, including video games.
• Providing companionship and supporting enjoyable, participant-led activities.
• Supporting social interaction at a comfortable pace.
• Providing a calm approach that responds to sensory needs and signs of fatigue or burnout.
• Encouraging choice and allowing time, space and breaks when needed.
• Providing reminders to use the toilet and following established continence routines.
• Following agreed mealtime strategies for the participant’s paediatric feeding disorder.
• Supporting suitable activities at home and in the community.
• Planning activities with awareness of the participant’s significant fear of dogs following a previous attack.
• Working with the family and following relevant therapist recommendations and behaviour support strategies.
• Maintaining accurate progress notes and support documentation.

Skills

Video games

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Discover Nursing Australia in Eidsvold, QLD 4627 is seeking a patient, reliable Disability Support Worker to provide after-school and school holiday support for a young participant with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 3) and developmental delays.

The role involves building rapport through shared interests (video games), supporting social interaction, and following specialist strategies while being flexible to holiday scheduling and fluid hours.