At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with personal care, daily living, and community activities.
- Company: Kanda, a child-safe organisation committed to inclusivity and respect.
- Benefits: Paid induction, buddy shifts, flexible hours, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible part-time and casual roles available with a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building meaningful relationships.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just bring your caring attitude and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
- Renumeration based on quals and experience
- Paid induction, supported shadow shifts and ongoing career development
- Permanent Part Time & Casual positions available
- Renumeration based on quals and experience
- Paid induction, supported shadow shifts and ongoing career development
- Permanent Part Time & Casual positions available
As a Disability Support Worker, you'll build genuine relationships with the people you support, with a consistent roster that works for you.
Choose permanent part-time for guaranteed contracted hours and the security of ongoing employment, or casual for the flexibility to pick up shifts around your life
- What you'll be doing
- Supporting personal care, daily living and household tasks
- Assisting with community access, social activities and employment goals
- Supporting medication prompts and health routines [adjust to scope]
- Building positive, respectful relationships with participants and their families
- Documenting shift notes and following each participant's support plan
About you
- No experience required, we'll teach you what you need to know
- A caring, patient and reliable approach, with great communication skills
- Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, or caring for family is great, but not essential
Why you'll love it: Paid induction, buddy shifts with experienced workers, and a clear pathway to build your career.
Essential requirements
- A current Australian driver’s licence (minimum P2)
- A Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain them.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Rights to work in Australia
- Availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts across a 7-day roster, including the ability to complete a minimum of two sleepover shifts per fortnight.
Common roster of care: 8am – 4pm, 4pm -8am (sleepover 10pm-6am).
Kanda is committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.
We’re dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves.
At Kanda, every voice matters, every culture is valued, and we believe that diverse perspectives aren’t just welcome they’re essential to who we are and what we do.
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