Disability Support Worker – After-School & School Holiday Support

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

Disability Support Worker – After-School & School Holiday Support

Eidsvold, QLD 4627 | 1:1 Support | Negotiable Hours

Are you patient, reliable and interested in gaming? We’re looking for a Disability Support Worker who can build a positive connection with a school-aged participant and provide calm, supportive companionship.

About Discover Nursing Australia

Discover Nursing Australia is a nurse-led disability support provider committed to empowering people living with disability to live with greater independence, dignity and choice.

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

Current Opportunity – Eidsvold, QLD 4627

We are seeking a caring, patient and engaging Disability Support Worker to support a young participant with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 3) and developmental delays.

The participant enjoys games, particularly video games, so someone who shares this interest could be a great match.

He experiences significant sensory sensitivities, limited social skills and periods of burnout. He also has a PDA profile, so a flexible approach that supports choice and reduces pressure is important.

The family is willing to negotiate days and hours with a compatible support worker. Building trust and a comfortable, consistent relationship is a priority.

Proposed Hours:

• Two afternoons per week after school, approximately 3:00 pm–5:00 pm.
• Additional support during school holidays.
• The family proposes banking an additional hour of allocated support for holiday use, with approximately 40 hours anticipated for school holidays, subject to confirmation of the arrangement.
• Days, hours and holiday scheduling are negotiable.

The Role:

Support may include:

• 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.

The participant receives regular support from speech therapy, a dietitian, psychology, behaviour support, a continence nurse and occupational therapy. The worker will receive guidance on relevant routines and strategies.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Patient, reliable and respectful.
• Comfortable engaging with a young person through gaming and shared interests.
• Experienced in supporting children or young people with autism and developmental delays.
• Familiar with PDA profiles, sensory sensitivities and approaches that reduce pressure.
• Responsive to the participant’s communication, preferences and energy levels.
• Comfortable following individual feeding, continence and behaviour support strategies.
• Able to work collaboratively with the family and support team.
• Available for consistent after-school support and negotiated school holiday hours.

A good personality match and the ability to build trust are particularly important.

What You’ll Need:

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

• 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.

Why Contract With Us?

• Consistent 1:1 participant support.
• Negotiable support arrangements.
• Competitive contractor rates.
• Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided.
• Support from our Registered Nurse and coordination team.
• Participant-specific guidance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to build a meaningful, ongoing relationship with a participant and their family.

Discover Nursing Australia

Supporting independence, dignity and connection.