Support Worker

Kanda; Atherton; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Kanda is seeking a permanent part-time Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred support, helping people with disability live independently, participate in the community and achieve personal goals. You’ll assist with daily living, personal care and building essential life skills while forming genuine connections.

With a guaranteed roster and paid induction, this role offers predictable hours and a supportive team, enabling you to make a meaningful difference every day in a stable,

Qualifications

• You’ve supported people with disability before, including complex behaviours or higher support needs.

Responsibilities

• Help someone tick off a goal they've been working towards — big or small
• Be a steady, familiar face for personal care, household tasks and getting out into the community
• Back people to make their own choices and have real say over their day
• Stay calm and grounded when things get unpredictable, including with complex behaviours
• Build trust that lasts, backed by solid documentation and a team that has your back

Job description

As a Permanent Part-Time Disability Support Worker, you'll enjoy guaranteed contracted hours, a consistent roster and the opportunity to build genuine relationships with the people you support. You'll know what you're working, what you're earning and have the peace of mind that comes with permanent employment.

Every day, you'll support people with disability to live independently, achieve their goals and enjoy meaningful lives within their community. Whether you're assisting with daily living, personal care, community participation or building life skills, you'll make a real difference through compassionate, person-centred support.

Proposed Roster

• A) Week 1: Tuesday 6am
• 9am, Wednesday 6am
• 9am, Thursday 6am
• 9am, Friday6am
• 9am & Sunday 8am
• 4pm

• Week 2: Tuesday 6am
• 9am, Thursday 8am
• 4pm, Friday6am
• 9am, Saturday 8am
• 4pm & Sunday6am
• 9am

• B) Week 1: Monday 3pm - 6pm, Tuesday 3pm- 6pm & Friday 8am - 4pm

• Week 2: Monday 3pm
• 6pm, Tuesday 3pm
• 6pm, Thursday 3pm
• 6pm, Friday 3pm
• 6pm & Saturday 4pm
• 8am.

What you'll be doing

• Help someone tick off a goal they've been working towards — big or small
• Be a steady, familiar face for personal care, household tasks and getting out into the community
• Back people to make their own choices and have real say over their day
• Stay calm and grounded when things get unpredictable, including with complex behaviours
• Build trust that lasts, backed by solid documentation and a team that has your back

You're the right person if...

• You've supported people with disability before, including complex behaviours or higher support needs
• You stay calm and professional under pressure, and don't rattle easily
• You know how to build real connection while keeping clear boundaries
• You communicate clearly and keep on top of your notes and records
• You're reliable and flexible, and genuinely want to keep learning

Why Kanda

Kanda invests in new support workers properly with paid induction and real shadow shifts meaning you're not thrown in the deep end. Pay rates from $28–$37 per hour plus super and penalties, and with permanent part-time hours you get the security of a set roster without losing flexibility. You'll have a supportive on-call team backing you up, plus employee rewards and wellbeing initiatives that go beyond box-ticking.

This is a place where the people you support stay at the centre of every decision — including how we support you.

Kanda is committed to maintaining a child-safe organisation.

We are proud to foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team and the communities we serve.