Support Worker – Disability Support (Subcontractor)
Location: Bundaberg, QLD, 4670
Employment Type: Subcontractor (Approx. 25 hours per week)
About the Role
Horizon Support Group is seeking a reliable, compassionate and motivated Disability Support Worker to join our team as a subcontractor. This role involves supporting NDIS participants to achieve their goals, increase independence, and engage in meaningful community activities.
This position offers approximately 25 hours per week, with a flexible roster based around participant needs. Community access hours and shifts may vary depending on participant schedules, appointments and support requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide person-centred supports in line with participant goals and support plans.
- Support participants with community access, appointments and social activities.
- Assist with daily living skills and promote independence.
- Provide personal care where required.
- Administer medication (where trained and authorised).
- Complete accurate progress notes, incident reports and required documentation.
- Follow NDIS Practice Standards, organisational policies and participant behaviour support plans where applicable.
- Maintain professional boundaries while promoting participant choice, dignity and respect.
Contractor Requirements
Applicants must have:
- An active ABN.
- Public Liability Insurance.
- Professional Indemnity Insurance.
- Workers Compensation (if applicable to your business structure).
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
- Current Australian Driver Licence.
- Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle.
- Smartphone for rostering, communication and documentation.
About You
You are:
- Reliable, punctual and professional.
- Flexible with your availability.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Passionate about supporting people with disability to achieve their goals.
- Comfortable working a roster that may include weekdays, evenings and occasional weekends.
What We Offer
- Approximately 25 hours per week.
- Flexible roster based on participant needs.
- Ongoing support and training.
- Opportunity to work with a growing and supportive NDIS provider.
- Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in people's lives.
Please note: This is a subcontractor position. Successful applicants will be engaged as independent contractors and are responsible for maintaining their own ABN, insurances and compliance requirements throughout the duration of their engagement.
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
