Disability Support Worker – In-Home Support & Community Access

Discover Nursing Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Discover Nursing Australia is seeking a reliable Disability Support Worker to provide in-home support and community access for a participant in Rosebud, VIC. The role combines household tasks with transportation and social outings to promote independence and well-being.

You will work 1:1 with the participant, following a support plan, documenting progress, and coordinating with our nurse and team to ensure consistent, respectful care.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check is current.
• National Police Check is current.
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and household tasks.
• Complete ironing and other agreed tasks.
• Support shopping and community outings.
• Provide transport for activities and family visits.
• Offer companionship and respectful social engagement.
• Encourage independence and participant choice.
• Follow the support plan and routines.
• Maintain progress notes and documentation.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Compassion

Communication

Independence

Rapport-building

Professionalism

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

NDIS Worker Screening Check

National Police Check

First Aid & CPR

NDIS Worker Orientation

ABN

Job description

Disability Support Worker – In-Home Support & Community Access

Disability Support Worker – In-Home Support & Community Access

Rosebud, VIC | Ongoing 1:1 Support | Monday & Thursday Shifts

About Discover Nursing Australia

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

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

Current Opportunity – Rosebud, VIC

We are seeking a reliable, respectful and personable Disability Support Worker to provide ongoing in-home assistance and community access support to a participant in Rosebud.

The role combines practical household assistance with support to attend shopping trips and visit family members. Building a comfortable, consistent working relationship with the participant is particularly important.

Proposed Support Schedule:

• Mondays – 3 hours weekly: Meal preparation, ironing and other agreed household tasks.
• Thursdays – 4 hours fortnightly: Community access, including shopping, transport and visits to family members.

Days and times may be negotiated to suit the participant’s preferences and the availability of a suitable support worker.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with meal preparation according to the participant’s preferences.
• Complete ironing and other agreed household tasks.
• Support shopping and community outings.
• Provide transport for agreed activities and family visits.
• Offer companionship and respectful social engagement.
• Encourage independence and support participant choice.
• Follow the participant’s support plan and agreed routines.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and support documentation.

About You:

We are seeking someone who is:

• Reliable, punctual and able to provide consistent support.
• Patient, respectful and professional.
• Confident assisting with meal preparation, ironing and household tasks.
• Comfortable supporting shopping trips, community outings and family visits.
• Able to build rapport while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Responsive to the participant’s preferences and individual support needs.
• Able to work independently and communicate effectively with the coordination team.

What You Will 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.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR certification.
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.
• A reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for transporting the participant.
• Australian Business Number (ABN) or willingness to obtain one.

Why Contract With Us?

• Ongoing 1:1 participant support.
• Competitive contractor rates.
• Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided.
• Support from our Registered Nurse and coordination team.
• Participant-specific guidance and professional development opportunities.