Discover Nursing Australia
Disability Support Worker – In-Home Support & Community Access
Rosebud, Victoria•Contract
About the Job
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.
- Australian working rights.
- Current driver’s licence.
- 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.
- Applicable transport reimbursement.
- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided.
- Support from our Registered Nurse and coordination team.
- Participant-specific guidance and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
Disability Support Workers located in Rosebud or surrounding areas are invited to submit a resume, availability and a brief introduction outlining relevant experience.
Please indicate your availability for the proposed Monday and Thursday shifts.