At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal goals and enhance their daily living.
- Company: Kanda, a child-safe organisation committed to inclusivity and respect.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rates from $35 - 46 per hour, ongoing training, and flexible part-time options.
- Other info: Join a diverse team where every voice matters and career growth is encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible work hours.
- Qualifications: 1+ years in disability support or community services; strong documentation skills.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 46 $ per hour.
- Competitive pay rates from $35 - 46 per hour + penalties and super
- Opportunities for Casual or Permanent Part-time employment
- Ongoing training and career pathways
- Competitive pay rates from $35 - 46 per hour + penalties and super
- Opportunities for Casual or Permanent Part-time employment
- Ongoing training and career pathways
As a Disability Support Worker, you'll work alongside participants to help them achieve their goals. Day to day, this may include:
- 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
- 1+ years' experience in disability support, aged care or community services
- Confident supporting participants with complex needs and behaviours of concern
- Strong documentation, reporting and incident-management skills
- Ability to work independently and mentor newer team members
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).
Want to Know More?
Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you. Hit apply now or reach out to Camille - Talent Acquisition Specialist, via email.
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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