Support Worker

Kanda; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Sleepover shifts

Roster 7 days

Job summary

Kanda is seeking a Support Worker to assist people with disability in a SIL home, promoting safety, structure and therapeutic support. You will perform personal care, manage complex behaviours, prepare meals, and document progress and incidents as part of a client-centred care team.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in disability or aged care, be able to handle manual tasks, and maintain clear documentation.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in disability support, aged care or community services.
• Confidence providing personal care and supporting people with complex needs.
• Practical experience with manual handling, hoisting and safe transfer techniques.
• Strong communication, documentation and incident-reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently, follow support plans and use sound judgement.
• Calm, respectful, and person-centred approach; ability to work well in a team and support less-experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Deliver positive behaviour support for participants with complex needs and high behaviours of concern.
• Assist with meal preparation and household tasks.
• Accurately document participant progress, incidents and support provided.

Skills

Disability support

Personal care

Manual handling

Hoisting

Safe transfer

Communication

Documentation

Incident reporting

Independent work

Follow support plans

Sound judgement

Person-centred

Teamwork

Mentoring

Job description

As a Support Worker with Kanda, you'll support people with disability to live life on their own terms, make their own choices and feel confident in their abilities. Some days might involve heading out into the community, trying something new or enjoying a favourite activity. Other days might be about providing practical support at home, sharing a conversation or helping someone work towards a personal goal.

No two people are the same, and no two days need to be either.

About Kanda

At Kanda, we’re more than a care provider – we’re a community. With decades of experience, we deliver personalised disability, aged, veterans’ and community nursing support that empowers people to live better, more independent lives. Join a team where your work makes a real difference.

About The Role

You’ll support participants in a SIL home, helping to keep it safe, structured and therapeutic. Your day-to-day will include:

• Personal care and daily living support
• Positive behaviour support for participants with complex needs and high behaviours of concern
• Meal preparation and household tasks
• Accurately documenting participant progress, incidents and support provided

As a Support Worker with Kanda, you'll support people with disability to live life on their own terms, make their own choices and feel confident in their abilities. Some days might involve heading out into the community, trying something new or enjoying a favourite activity. Other days might be about providing practical support at home, sharing a conversation or helping someone work towards a personal goal.

No two people are the same, and no two days need to be either.

About Kanda

At Kanda, we’re more than a care provider – we’re a community. With decades of experience, we deliver personalised disability, aged, veterans’ and community nursing support that empowers people to live better, more independent lives. Join a team where your work makes a real difference.

About The Role

You’ll support participants in a SIL home, helping to keep it safe, structured and therapeutic. Your day-to-day will include:

• Personal care and daily living support
• Positive behaviour support for participants with complex needs and high behaviours of concern
• Meal preparation and household tasks
• Accurately documenting participant progress, incidents and support provided

You will ideally have:

• At least 1 years' experience in disability support, aged care or community services
• Confidence providing personal care and supporting people with complex needs
• Practical experience with manual handling, hoisting and safe transfer techniques
• Strong communication, documentation and incident-reporting skills
• The ability to work independently, follow support plans and use sound judgement
• A calm, respectful and person-centred approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and support less-experienced colleagues where appropriate

Essential Requirements

• Current Australian driver's licence (minimum P2)
• Current Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain the required checks
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain these
• Current Australian working rights
• Availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts across a 7-day roster, including the ability to complete a minimum of two sleepover shifts per fortnight

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.