Disability Support Worker – Community Access & Daily Living Support
Discover Nursing Australia
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- Location
- Toowoomba City, Queensland
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Customer Service
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Disability Support Worker – Community Access & Daily Living Support
Toowoomba City, QLD 4350 | Independent Contractor Opportunity
Support independence, social connection and meaningful community participation with a nurse-led disability support provider.
Discover Nursing Australia is seeking professional, reliable and personable Disability Support Workers to provide support in the Ruthven Street area of Toowoomba City.
This opportunity includes community access and participant transport. Applicants must hold a current driver’s licence and have their own reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for transporting the participant.
About Discover Nursing Australia
Discover Nursing Australia is a nurse-led disability support provider delivering person-centred services tailored to each participant’s needs, preferences and goals.
Our Disability Support Workers operate as independent contractors, with guidance from our Registered Nurse and coordination team.
About the Role
You will assist the participant to access their community, attend appointments and participate in activities they choose. Support may also include practical assistance with everyday routines, as outlined in the agreed support plan.
Responsibilities may include:
- 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 your training and competence.
- Encouraging participant choice, confidence and independence.
- Maintaining accurate progress notes and reporting relevant observations or concerns.
Specific support requirements, shift days and hours will be discussed during the matching process.
About You:
We are seeking someone who:
- Builds rapport through respectful communication and attentive listening.
- Is reliable, punctual and committed to consistent support.
- Is a safe, confident driver and comfortable providing participant transport.
- Can plan and support community outings around the participant’s preferences.
- Provides assistance patiently while encouraging independence.
- Follows support plans and seeks guidance when required.
- Maintains confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
- Works independently and communicates effectively with the coordination team.
Essential Requirements:
Applicants must hold, or obtain before commencing where applicable:
- Current driver’s licence.
- Their own reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for participant transport.
- Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent relevant qualification.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current National Police Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.
- Australian working rights.
- Active Australian Business Number (ABN).
Access to a suitable vehicle is essential for this role.
Why Contract With Discover Nursing Australia?
- Competitive contractor rates.
- Working arrangements agreed around participant needs and your availability.
- Applicable transport reimbursement.
- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided.
- Guidance from our Registered Nurse and coordination team.
- Participant-specific support and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities to establish consistent working relationships with participants.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, availability and a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience and approach to person-centred support.
Please confirm that you hold a current driver’s licence and have your own suitable, comprehensively insured vehicle.
Applications are invited from Disability Support Workers in Toowoomba City and surrounding areas.
Skills
CPR