Disability Support Worker – Social Activities & Community Participation

NDIS Discover Nursing Australia; Wagga Wagga; Sur place; AUD 39 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Transport reimbursement

Professional indemnity insurance

Public liability insurance

Résumé du poste

Discover Nursing Australia in Wagga Wagga is seeking friendly, reliable Disability Support Workers to assist a participant with social activities and community participation. The role emphasises building a positive relationship, companionship, and helping the participant stay connected with their local community.

You’ll provide transport for agreed activities, support attendance at groups and events, and help with planning outings.

Qualifications

• Friendly, patient and easy to talk to.
• Reliable, punctual and respectful.
• Able to build rapport and a consistent working relationship.
• Attentive to individual communication and support needs.

Responsabilités

• Companionship, conversation and social engagement.
• Attending social groups, community events and recreational activities.
• Visiting cafés, parks and local attractions.
• Exploring hobbies and interests chosen by the participant.
• Maintaining accurate progress notes and support documentation.

Connaissances

Friendly

Reliable

Communication

Rapport building

Independence

Formation

Certificate III in Individual Support

Description du poste

Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 | 1:1 Support Are you friendly, reliable and someone who enjoys helping people connect with others and take part in activities they love?

Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 | 1:1 Support Are you friendly, reliable and someone who enjoys helping people connect with others and take part in activities they love?

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 – Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650

We are seeking friendly, reliable and engaging Disability Support Workers to support a participant with social activities and community participation in Wagga Wagga.

The focus is on building a positive relationship, supporting enjoyable activities and helping the participant stay connected with their community.

Support days and hours will be discussed during the matching process.

The Role

Support may include:

• Companionship, conversation and social engagement.
• Attending social groups, community events and recreational activities.
• Visiting cafés, parks and local attractions.
• Exploring hobbies and interests chosen by the participant.
• Supporting confidence and participation in social settings.
• Assisting with planning and attending outings.
• Providing transport for agreed community activities, where required.
• Encouraging independence and respecting participant choice.
• Maintaining accurate progress notes and support documentation.

Activities will be guided by the participant’s interests, preferences and support plan.

About You

• Friendly, patient and easy to talk to.
• Reliable, punctual and respectful.
• Able to build rapport and a consistent working relationship.
• Comfortable supporting a range of social and community activities.
• Attentive to individual communication and support needs.
• Encouraging of independence, dignity and choice.
• Able to work independently and use appropriate initiative.

Personality, reliability and a genuine interest in the participant’s interests are particularly important.

What You’ll Need

• 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.
• Australian working rights.
• Current driver’s licence and a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle if providing participant transport.
• Australian Business Number (ABN) or willingness to obtain one.
• A professional, reliable and participant-focused approach.

Why Contract With Us?

• 1:1 participant support.
• Competitive contractor rates.
• Applicable transport reimbursement.
• Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided.
• Support from our Registered Nurse and coordination team.
• Participant-specific support and guidance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with a participant.

Supporting independence, connection and meaningful community participation.