Disability Support Worker (DSW) – Mental Health & Psychosocial Support

Discover Nursing Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Contractor rates

Transport reimbursement

RN support and coordination

Job summary

Discover Nursing Australia is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide 1:1 psychosocial and mental health support in Coogee, NSW 2034. The role is contract-based (sole trader/ABN) with flexible shifts and the support of a nurse-led organisation.

Ideal candidates will have MH/psychosocial disability experience, trauma-informed approach, and the ability to build rapport while upholding professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent/relevant qualification.
• Previous experience in mental health or psychosocial disability support.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Current 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.
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport where required.
• A professional, reliable and participant-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 psychosocial and mental health support.
• Building a consistent and trusting support relationship.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and daily routines.
• Providing encouragement, reassurance and practical assistance.
• Supporting medication routines within the worker's authorised scope.
• Assistance with shopping and everyday errands.
• Supporting attendance at medical and other appointments.
• Community access and social participation.
• Encouraging engagement in meaningful activities.
• Supporting the participant to maintain independence and choice.
• Meal preparation and assistance with daily living activities.
• Supporting organisation, planning and completion of everyday tasks.
• Recognising changes in the participant's presentation or wellbeing.
• Following individual support, mental health and risk management plans.
• Escalating concerns appropriately to the clinical or support team.
• Maintaining clear and accurate progress notes and support documentation.

Skills

Mental health support

Psychosocial disability support

1:1 care

Trauma-informed

Professional boundaries

Communication

Independence support

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

About the Job

Disability Support Worker (DSW) – Mental Health & Psychosocial Support

Coogee, NSW 2034 | 1:1 Support | Flexible Shifts

Join a nurse-led organisation providing respectful, consistent and person-centred mental health and disability support in the community.

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 individual needs, preferences and goals. Our Disability Support Workers work closely with participants, families, Registered Nurses and other health professionals to provide safe, consistent and meaningful support within the participant's home and community.

Current Opportunity – Coogee, NSW 2034

We are currently seeking experienced, reliable and compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide 1:1 support to a participant located in Coogee, NSW 2034.

For this role, we are particularly interested in workers who have experience supporting people with mental health conditions and psychosocial disability.

The successful worker will need to be patient, emotionally aware and able to build rapport while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. The ability to remain calm, communicate effectively and provide consistent support is particularly important.

The position is offered on a contractual (sole trader/ABN) basis, providing flexibility while being supported by an established, professional and nurse-led organisation.

The Role

Depending on the participant's individual needs, preferences and goals, responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 psychosocial and mental health support
• Building a consistent and trusting support relationship
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and daily routines
• Providing encouragement, reassurance and practical assistance
• Supporting medication routines within the worker's authorised scope
• Assistance with shopping and everyday errands
• Supporting attendance at medical and other appointments
• Community access and social participation
• Encouraging engagement in meaningful activities
• Supporting the participant to maintain independence and choice
• Meal preparation and assistance with daily living activities
• Supporting organisation, planning and completion of everyday tasks
• Recognising changes in the participant's presentation or wellbeing
• Following individual support, mental health and risk management plans
• Escalating concerns appropriately to the clinical or support team
• Maintaining clear and accurate progress notes and support documentation

Mental Health & Psychosocial Experience

Previous experience supporting people with mental health conditions or psychosocial disability is highly regarded for this position.

We are particularly interested in workers who understand the importance of:

• Trauma-informed and person-centred support.
• Building trust gradually and respectfully.
• Maintaining professional boundaries.
• Remaining calm during periods of distress or heightened emotions.
• Communicating without judgement.
• Recognising changes in mood, behaviour or presentation.
• Supporting rather than taking over.
• Encouraging independence and participant choice.
• Following established escalation and risk management procedures.

About You

The right person will be:

• Experienced in mental health or psychosocial disability support.
• Calm, patient and emotionally aware.
• Friendly and able to build genuine rapport.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Respectful and non-judgemental.
• Confident supporting community access.
• Able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Comfortable providing 1:1 support.
• Able to follow individual support and risk management plans.
• Observant and able to recognise changes in presentation.
• Able to work independently and use appropriate initiative.
• Committed to consistency and participant choice.
• Experience in mental health, psychosocial disability, community services or similar support environments will be highly regarded.

What You'll Need:

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

• Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent/relevant qualification.
• Previous experience in mental health or psychosocial disability support.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Current 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.
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport where required.
• A professional, reliable and participant-focused approach.

Why Contract With Us?

• Consistent 1:1 participant support.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive contractor rates.
• Applicable transport reimbursement.
• Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided.
• Support from our Registered Nurse and coordination team.
• Participant-specific orientation and support.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to further develop mental health and psychosocial support skills.
• Supportive, experienced and responsive organisation.
• Opportunity to build a positive and consistent working relationship with one participant.

Discover Nursing Australia

Supporting independence, wellbeing and meaningful participation through person-centred care.