- Competitive pay rates from $35 - 46 per hour + penalties and super
- Opportunities for Casual or Permanent Part-time employment
- Ongoing training and career pathways

We're looking for compassionate, reliable and emotionally mature workers who provide person-centred, trauma-informed support while upholding each participant's rights, choice, dignity and independence. You'll stay calm and patient during distress, and build trust through strong rapport.

Day to day, this may include:

- One-to-one support in the home and community, including personal care, daily routines, appointments, household tasks and meal preparation
- Assisting with community access, social participation, hobbies and employment goals
- Providing reassurance and emotional support during distress, including regulation strategies and de-escalation
- Implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies and individualised support plans, using explicit communication, visual supports and predictable routines
- Supporting medication prompts and health routines in line with care plans, and monitoring wellbeing, including during mental health deterioration or increased alcohol use
- Building respectful relationships with participants, families and support teams, 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)

Want to know more?
Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you. Hit apply now or reach out to Janina - Talent Acquisition Specialist, via email [email protected].

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.

📌 Support Worker (Isabella Plains)
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📍 Isabella Plains