Location: Croydon, VIC

Hours: Wednesdays & Saturdays & Sundays | 3:00 PM - 6:00PM. Potentially extra shifts adding on in the future

Pay Rate: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, reliable and experienced Support Worker to provide support to a 1-year-old child in a safe, nurturing and family-focused environment.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing age-appropriate care and support while encouraging the child's development, independence, wellbeing and participation in daily activities.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children and is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities may include

- Providing safe, attentive and caring support to the child
- Assisting with age-appropriate daily activities and routines
- Supporting the child's physical, social and emotional development
- Engaging the child in play, sensory activities, reading, music and other age-appropriate activities
- Assisting with feeding and meal routines as required
- Assisting with personal care, including nappy changes and hygiene
- Supporting sleep and rest routines as directed by the family
- Taking the child for appropriate outdoor activities, walks or community activities when required
- Maintaining a clean, safe and child-friendly environment
- Following the child's individual care and support plan
- Communicating appropriately with parents/family members regarding the child's daily activities, wellbeing and any concerns
- Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality




- Following all relevant workplace health, safety and child-safety requirements
- Completing any required documentation or progress notes accurately

About You: We are looking for someone who is:

- Caring, patient and compassionate
- Reliable, responsible and punctual
- Comfortable working with a 1-year-old child
- Experienced in childcare, disability support, early childhood education or a similar role
- Able to communicate respectfully and professionally with children and their families
- Attentive to the child's safety and wellbeing
- Patient and calm when responding to the needs of a young child
- Able to follow instructions and established routines
- Comfortable working independently when required
- Committed to providing respectful and high-quality support

Essential Requirements: The successful applicant will be required to have:

- Preferably previous experience working with young children, particularly infants or toddlers
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check, if applicable to the role
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current CPR Certificate
- Relevant childcare, Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or Early Childhood qualification is highly regarded
- The legal right to work in Australia
- Good communication skills




- A commitment to child safety and safeguarding
- ABN registered

A current driver's licence and reliable vehicle would be an advantage if transport of the child is required. What We Offer
- A supportive and respectful working environment
- Flexible casual or part-time working arrangements
- The opportunity to make a positive difference in a young child's life
- Ongoing support and communication from the family and management
- Potential for ongoing employment for the right person
- Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications

Child Safety We are committed to providing a protected, respectful and supportive environment for children. The successful applicant must demonstrate a strong understanding of child safety, appropriate professional boundaries and their responsibilities when working with young children.

All applicants will be required to provide relevant screening and qualification documents before commencing employment.

How to Apply:

If you are a caring, reliable and experienced support worker who enjoys working with young children, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience working with infants or young children, relevant qualifications and availability.

Please include:

- Relevant work experience
- Qualifications and certificates
- WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening details
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Availability
- References, if available

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Subcontract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Support Worker (Croydon)
🏢 SilverLeaf Supports
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