Discover Nursing Australia
Disability Support Worker – Social Activities & Community Participation
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales•Contract
About the Job
Disability Support Worker – Social Activities & Community Participation
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
We’re looking for someone who is:
- 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
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 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.
Interested?
If you’re a Disability Support Worker in Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 or surrounding areas, and enjoy supporting social activities and community participation, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your resume, availability and a short introduction about yourself to:
Discover Nursing Australia
Supporting independence, connection and meaningful community participation.
Supporting independence, connection and meaningful community participation.