About the Job

Disability Support Worker – Companionship & Community Access
1:1 Support | Minimal Personal Care | Flexible Shifts

Discover Nursing Australia is seeking a friendly, reliable and engaging Disability Support Worker to provide consistent 1:1 support to a participant.

This role is primarily focused on companionship, community access and helping the participant remain active, socially connected and independent. Only minimal assistance with personal care is required.

The Role

We are looking for someone who can build a genuine and comfortable working relationship with the participant while supporting them to enjoy everyday life and remain connected with their community.

Support may include:

Companionship and social engagement
Community access and outings
Shopping and everyday errands
Cafés, lunch and social activities
Attending appointments
Recreational and leisure activities
Walks, parks and local outings
Transport within the community
Encouragement with daily routines
Light assistance around the home where required
Minimal personal care/self-care assistance
Supporting independence, confidence and choice
Maintaining brief and accurate progress notes

This is not a high-intensity personal care role. The focus is on providing reliable companionship and practical support while encouraging the participant to remain as independent as possible.

About You

Personality and reliability are particularly important for this role.

The right person will be:

Friendly, positive and easy to talk to
Reliable and punctual
Patient and respectful
Naturally engaging and able to build rapport
Comfortable getting out and participating in community activities
Happy to provide companionship and conversation
Encouraging of independence and participant choice
Comfortable providing minimal personal care when required
Able to work independently and use appropriate initiative
Interested in building a consistent and genuine working relationship with one participant

What You'll Need

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

Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent/relevant qualification
NDIS Worker Screening Check
National Police Check
Current First Aid and CPR
NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You
Australian working rights
Current driver's licence
Reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle where transport is required
ABN or willingness to obtain one

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
Professional development opportunities
Supportive, experienced and responsive organisation
Opportunity to build a positive and consistent relationship with one participant

Interested?

We'd love to hear from support workers who enjoy companionship, community access and helping participants get more out of their everyday lives.

Please send your resume, availability and a short introduction about yourself to:

admin@dnacare.com.au

Discover Nursing Australia
Supporting independence, connection and meaningful community participation.