Nurse-Led Disability Support Worker – Community Access

Discover Nursing Australia; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Discover Nursing Australia in Toowoomba City, QLD, is seeking professional Disability Support Workers as independent contractors to help participants access community activities and daily living supports.

You will provide transport, companionship and practical assistance per agreed plans, with RN guidance and coordination, and support personal routines while promoting independence and social connection.

Qualifications

• Build rapport through respectful communication and attentive listening.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to consistent support.
• Safe, confident driver able to provide participant transport.
• Able to plan and support community outings around participant preferences.
• Patiently provide assistance while encouraging independence.
• Follow support plans and seek guidance when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Work independently and communicate with coordination team.

Responsibilities

• Providing transport to appointments, shops and community activities.
• Supporting social outings, recreational activities and personal interests.
• Assisting with shopping and everyday errands.
• Providing companionship and encouraging social connection.
• Supporting daily routines, household tasks and meal preparation.
• Assisting with personal care where required and within training and competence.
• Encouraging participant choice, confidence and independence.
• Maintaining progress notes and reporting observations or concerns.

Skills

Rapport building

Reliability

Punctuality

Safe driving

Community outings planning

Independence support

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Discover Nursing Australia in Toowoomba City, QLD, is seeking professional Disability Support Workers as independent contractors to help participants access community activities and daily living supports.

You will provide transport, companionship and practical assistance per agreed plans, with RN guidance and coordination, and support personal routines while promoting independence and social connection.