Support Worker

Kanda; City of Frankston; On-site; AUD 38,573,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanda is recruiting Disability Support Workers to provide 1:1 support for a young man in the community. This role covers daily activities, building independence and helping him engage with his interests and routines, promoting choice and dignity.

The person is non-verbal and may experience sensory overload and behaviours of concern. You’ll work closely to build trust, understand his communication and support his independence.

Qualifications

• Genuine enjoyment of working with people and building trust.
• Calm demeanor and good judgement under changing conditions.
• Patience, reliability and active listening to support independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a young man in the community.
• Assist with daily activities and access to routines and interests.
• Support communication and build trust to promote choice and dignity.
• Respond appropriately to behaviours of concern and sensory needs.

Skills

Empathy and rapport building

Calm under pressure

Active listening

Initiative and decision making

Trust development

Tools

First Aid

CPR

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Job description

At the end of your shift…
You might drive home thinking about the little things that happened today.
Maybe someone tried something independently for the first time. Maybe they got through an appointment they'd been anxious about. Maybe they simply made their own lunch — something small to anyone else, but a big deal to them.
Not every win looks big from the outside. But when you know the person you're supporting, you notice the wins that matter to them.
That's what makes Disability Support different. You're not ticking off a list — you're helping someone build choice, confidence and independence on their own terms.
You might not remember everything you did today. But you'll remember the moments that mattered.

About the role

We're recruiting a team of Disability Support Workers to provide 1:1 support to a young man.
This is a varied support role involving community access, daily activities, building independence and supporting the person to engage with his interests and routines.
The person we support is non-verbal and can experience sensory overload and behaviours of concern.
You’ll work closely with the person to build trust, understand his communication and support him in a way that promotes choice, dignity and independence.

Shifts available

Monday to Friday

• 7am–2pm

At the end of your shift…
You might drive home thinking about the little things that happened today.
Maybe someone tried something independently for the first time. Maybe they got through an appointment they'd been anxious about. Maybe they simply made their own lunch — something small to anyone else, but a big deal to them.
Not every win looks big from the outside. But when you know the person you're supporting, you notice the wins that matter to them.
That's what makes Disability Support different. You're not ticking off a list — you're helping someone build choice, confidence and independence on their own terms.
You might not remember everything you did today. But you'll remember the moments that mattered.

About the role

We're recruiting a team of Disability Support Workers to provide 1:1 support to a young man.
This is a varied support role involving community access, daily activities, building independence and supporting the person to engage with his interests and routines.
The person we support is non-verbal and can experience sensory overload and behaviours of concern.
You’ll work closely with the person to build trust, understand his communication and support him in a way that promotes choice, dignity and independence.

Shifts available

Monday to Friday

• 7am–2pm
• 2pm–7pm + overnight sleepover

Saturday and Sunday

• 7am–3pm
• 3pm–11pm + overnight sleepover

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for people who:

• Genuinely enjoy working with people, and build trust naturally
• Stay calm and use good judgement when things don't go to plan
• Are patient, reliable, and know how to really listen
• Are comfortable using initiative and making decisions
• Have experience supporting behaviours of concern, non-verbal communication and seizure awareness
• Are confident using IT and electronic devices

Your previous career, your life experience and the skills you’ve developed along the way can all make you a great Support Worker.

What you’ll need

• Current P2 or open’s driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
• Working with Children’s Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain
• First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
• The right to work in Australia

Ready for a job where the small things matter?

You might be changing industries or you might be starting something completely new.
Or you might simply be looking for work that feels more meaningful.

Whatever brought you here, we’d love to hear what you could bring.

Different industry. Same human skills. Bigger purpose.

For more information, contact Samantha, Talent Acquisition Specialist, on 02 8552 9***.

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.