Disability Support Worker – Companionship & Community Access

Discover Nursing Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Public Liability Insurance

Support from coordination team

Job summary

Discover Nursing Australia is seeking a friendly, reliable Disability Support Worker to provide consistent 1:1 companionship and practical support to a participant. The focus is on community access, social engagement and helping the participant stay independent, with minimal personal care.

You will build a genuine relationship, support daily routines and participate in community activities while ensuring reliable, person-centred support.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent/relevant qualification.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• National Police Check
• Current First Aid and CPR
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module - Quality, Safety and You
• Current driver's licence
• Reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle where transport is required
• ABN or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Companionship and social engagement.
• Community access and outings.
• Shopping and everyday errands.
• Cafés, lunch and social activities.
• Attending appointments.
• Recreational and leisure activities.
• Walks, parks and local outings.
• Transport within the community.
• Encouragement with daily routines.
• Light assistance around the home where required.
• Supporting independence, confidence and choice.
• Maintaining brief and accurate progress notes.

Skills

Friendly

Engaging

Reliable

Punctual

Patient

Respectful

Community engagement

Independent worker

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Disability Support Worker – Companionship & Community Access

Disability Support Worker – Companionship & Community Access
1:1 Support | Minimal Personal Care | Flexible Shifts

Discover Nursing Australia is seeking a friendly, reliable and engaging Disability Support Worker to provide consistent 1:1 support to a participant.

This role is primarily focused on companionship, community access and helping the participant remain active, socially connected and independent. Only minimal assistance with personal care is required.

The Role:

We are looking for someone who can build a genuine and comfortable working relationship with the participant while supporting them to enjoy everyday life and remain connected with their community.

Support may include:

• Companionship and social engagement
• Community access and outings
• Shopping and everyday errands
• Cafés, lunch and social activities
• Attending appointments
• Recreational and leisure activities
• Walks, parks and local outings
• Transport within the community
• Encouragement with daily routines
• Light assistance around the home where required
• Supporting independence, confidence and choice
• Maintaining brief and accurate progress notes

This is not a high-intensity personal care role. The focus is on providing reliable companionship and practical support while encouraging the participant to remain as independent as possible.

About You:

Personality and reliability are particularly important for this role.

The right person will be:

• Friendly, positive and easy to talk to
• Reliable and punctual
• Patient and respectful
• Naturally engaging and able to build rapport
• Comfortable getting out and participating in community activities
• Happy to provide companionship and conversation
• Encouraging of independence and participant choice
• Comfortable providing minimal personal care when required
• Able to work independently and use appropriate initiative
• Interested in building a consistent and genuine working relationship with one participant

What You'll Need:

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

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent/relevant qualification
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• National Police Check
• Current First Aid and CPR
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module - Quality, Safety and You
• Current driver's licence
• Reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle where transport is required
• ABN or willingness to obtain one

Why Contract With Us?

• Consistent 1:1 participant support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive contractor rates
• Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance providedSupport from our Registered Nurse and coordination team
• Supportive, experienced and responsive organisation
• Opportunity to build a positive and consistent relationship with one participant

Discover Nursing Australia
Supporting independence, connection and meaningful community participation.