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
- Building positive, respectful relationships with participants and their families
- Documenting shift notes and following each participant's support plan

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
- 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 / behaviours of concern.
- Solid documentation, reporting and incident-management skills
- Ability to work independently and mentor newer team members

Why you'll love it:

Your experience will be valued!

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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