Competitive pay rates from $******* per hour + penalties and super
Opportunities for Casual or Permanent Part-time employment
Ongoing training and career pathways
Competitive pay rates from $******* per hour + penalties and super
Opportunities for Casual or Permanent Part-time employment
Ongoing training and career pathways
We're looking for a compassionate, reliable and emotionally mature worker who can provide person-centred, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented support while maintaining professional boundaries and promoting the participant's rights, choice, dignity and independence.
You'll stay calm, patient and supportive during periods of distress or escalation, and build trust through strong rapport.
Day to day, this may include:
Providing one-to-one support in the participant's home and community, including personal care, daily routines, appointments and household tasks
Assisting with community access, social participation, meaningful activities and employment goals
Providing reassurance and emotional support during periods of distress, including emotional regulation strategies
Implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies and individualised support plans, using clear communication, visual supports and predictable routines
Supporting medication prompts and health routines [adjust to scope], and responding appropriately to changes in presentation
Building positive, respectful relationships with the participant, their family and their support team, and completing shift notes, progress notes and incident documentation
About you




1+ years' experience in disability support, aged care or community services
Relevant experience supporting participants with complex mental health and psychosocial support needs, intellectual disability or behaviours of concern
Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), person-centred care and trauma-informed approaches
Ability to follow detailed support plans, maintain routines and support transitions effectively
Strong 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
NDIS Worker Screening Check and a Working with Children Blue Card, or willingness to obtain them
Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain
Current Australian driver's licence (minimum P2) and a reliable vehicle
Rights to work in Australia
Availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts across a 7-day roster, including a minimum of two sleepover shifts per fortnight.
Common roster: 8am – 4pm, 4pm – 8am (sleepover 10pm – 6am)
Kanda is committed to creating and maintaining a child-secure 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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📌 Support Worker (Canberra)
🏢 Kanda
📍 Canberra