Alya is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to provide one-on-one care for a young child with complex health and disability support needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine specialised clinical care with fun, engaging activities that support the child's wellbeing, development and independence.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include

- Supporting gastrostomy tube feeding and associated equipment care, within your training, assessed competency and the child’s current care plan.
- Closely observing feeding tolerance, comfort and wellbeing, and promptly reporting changes or concerns.
- Providing personal care, including bathing, dressing, continence support and skin care.
- Responding calmly to vomiting episodes and following the agreed care and escalation plans.
- Encouraging communication, independence and development through reading, singing, sensory play and therapy activities.
- Supporting participation in appointments, playgroups and community activities as required.
- Completing household tasks directly related to the child’s care, including cleaning feeding equipment, laundry and maintaining safe care spaces.
- Maintaining accurate shift notes and clear handovers.

About you

You will bring

- Experience supporting children with disability or complex health needs.
- Practical experience with gastrostomy feeding,



enteral feeding pumps and infection prevention.
- A calm, observant approach and the confidence to recognise and escalate concerns.
- An understanding of child safety, dignity, privacy and respectful family partnerships.
- Reliability, solid communication skills and a willingness to follow individual care plans.
- The ability to remain actively engaged throughout each shift and adapt activities to the child’s interests and pace.

Qualifications and checks Applicants should hold, or be able to obtain before commencing:

- Relevant disability, individual support, nursing, allied health or community services qualifications, or equivalent experience.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Working with Children clearance (Blue Card) and NDIS Worker Screening clearance.
- Relevant high intensity support training, with participant-specific competency confirmed before undertaking these tasks.
- A driver’s licence if transport forms part of the role.

If you're passionate about making a difference in a child's life and have the skills, patience and enthusiasm to provide exceptional care, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of the Alya team!

Pay: $36.81 – $45.28 per hour

Work Location: In person

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