Carevo is not a job board with fixed listings. You register once, and providers come to you.

How Carevo Works for Workers

Carevo is not a list of NDIS vacancies. When you register on Carevo, you outline your experience, your qualification, the types of participants you are comfortable supporting, and your availability in Australia. Carevo then presents your profile to NDIS providers in its network. When a provider has a participant whose support needs match your skills and location, they contact you directly. You consider the arrangement and decide whether to take it on. You are not committed to a single provider: multiple providers can view your profile and reach out, which means you can build a regular schedule with more than one organisation if that works for you.

This approach is useful for workers who want to find consistent work without having to apply to individual providers one at a time, and for those who are already working part time and looking to fill out their hours.

What Is a Disability Support Worker Do?

Disability support workers help NDIS participants live the life they choose. The role is broad and the exact duties depend on the participant and their NDIS plan. Common areas include personal care, community access, independent living skills, and overnight or active night support. A consistent approach is to follow the participant’s lead and support their goals, which shapes how you communicate, handle decisions, and document shift notes. In Australia, demand for support workers is growing as the NDIS expands.

Who You Would Support

Participants supported through Carevo include people with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, psychosocial disability, and complex or co-occurring support needs. Some live in supported independent living (SIL) arrangements; others live at home with family. Providers will brief you on specific requirements before you start.

What Qualifications You Will Need

A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is the standard qualification. Some providers may consider workers with substantial relevant experience who are working toward the qualification, particularly for lower-complexity roles. An NDIS Worker Screening Check is mandatory for all NDIS-funded roles. You will also need a current National Police Check and, if you support participants under 18, a Working with Children Check.



A current First Aid certificate and CPR card are standard requirements.

Required qualifications

- Genuine understanding of and commitment to person-centred, rights-based disability support
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent experience
- Ability to assist with personal care, mobility, and daily living tasks as directed by support plans
- Experience supporting people with a range of disability types including physical, intellectual, and psychosocial
- Sound understanding of NDIS plans, goals, and the role of a support worker within them
- Clear and accurate documentation skills for shift notes and incident reporting
- Reliable transport and a valid Australian driver's licence
- Flexibility to work across a range of shifts including evenings, weekends, and community outings

Checks and credentials

What you need to start disability support worker work, with indicative cost and timing. You can register your availability with Carevo before every check is finalised.

- Varies by state, around $110 to $160 · Valid 5 years, 4 to 8 weeks to process
- Varies, around $50 to $80 · Valid 3 years (renewed by employers), often issued within days
- Around $90 to $160 · 1-day course, valid 3 years (refresh CPR every 12 months)
- Around $200 to $2,000 (often subsidised or free via state programs) · 5 to 6 months, includes 120 hours of work placement
- Free to around $150 (often provided by employer) · Half-day to 1-day course, refreshed annually
- Driver's licence & reliable vehicle Recommended
- Varies (licence renewal around $30 to $100 per year) · Ongoing, must remain current

What disability support worker pay looks like

Disability support workers are usually paid under the SCHADS Award home care or disability stream, typically around Level 1 to 3 depending on experience and qualifications.

- Weekday $30 to $39 an hour
- Saturday $45 to $58 an hour
- Sunday $59 to $77 an hour
- Public holiday $74 to $97 an hour
- Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top of these rates (roughly $38 to $49 an hour for ordinary casual hours)





Indicative hourly rates based on the SCHADS Award (MA ), reviewed July 2025. Modern award rates are national and do not vary by state. Pay is set by each provider and can be higher under an enterprise agreement. General information only, not financial advice.

How Carevo Works Compared to Others

Most care workers find work by searching a job board or signing on with an agency. Carevo works differently: you register your availability once, and providers in the network reach out to you. The work comes to you instead of you chasing it.

- Job board vs Carevo: search and apply vs register once and be contacted
- Who sets the arrangement: provider you apply to vs the agency (often casual) vs you and the provider directly
- Ongoing effort: keep searching vs stay available for shift offers vs keep profile current
- Choice over work: apply for listings vs decline agency shifts vs choose providers

Frequently asked questions

Does Carevo have disability support worker jobs I can apply for? Carevo is not a traditional job board. Instead of applying for fixed listings, you register your availability and credentials once. We present your profile to NDIS and aged care providers hiring disability support workers, and they contact you directly about work that suits you.

Does it cost anything to register? No. Registering your availability with Carevo is free for workers. There are no agency fees and no charge to be presented to providers in our network.

What do I need to start disability support worker work? Most disability support worker roles need a current Police Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check, plus any role-specific qualifications. You can register your interest before every check is finalised and let providers know what is still in progress.

How soon will providers contact me? It depends on demand in your area and on your availability and credentials. Providers in the Carevo network review registered workers regularly and reach out directly when your profile matches what they need.

Do I have to accept work that is offered? No. You choose which providers to talk to and which work to take on. Registering simply makes you visible to providers hiring near you.

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