Support Worker

Kanda; Grenfell; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Kanda is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to assist a 62-year-old male with a Traumatic Brain Injury in the Grenfell/Cowra region of NSW. You will provide person-centred support across daily activities and facilitate community participation.

This role requires experience in the disability sector, strong communication, and the ability to work independently with shifts up to 8 hours. A driver’s license and vehicle are essential for consistent coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in the disability sector is essential.
• Demonstrates a person-centred approach to support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and build rapport with participants.
• Flexible to work shifts up to 8 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Support community access and social participation.
• Assist with household management tasks.
• Provide standby assistance with selected personal care activities.
• Support independence while ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate with the support team.

Skills

Disability sector experience

Person-centred approach

Strong communication skills

Independent work capability

Shift flexibility up to 8 hours

Job description

We're seeking compassionate and reliable Disability Support Workers to support a 62-year-old male participant living with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in the Grenfell/Cowra region, NSW.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting a participant to live independently, engage with the community, and achieve their personal goals.

About Kanda

At Kanda, we're more than a care provider – we're a community. We deliver personalised disability, aged care, veterans' and community nursing services that empower people to live independently and with dignity. Join a team where your work truly matters.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting Disability Support Workers to provide consistent support across the Grenfell/Cowra region.

The successful candidates will assist a 62-year-old male participant with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), providing person-centred support across a variety of daily activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting community access and social participation
• Assisting with household management tasks
• Offering standby assistance with selected personal care activities
• Supporting independence while ensuring participant safety and wellbeing
• Maintaining accurate documentation and communication with the wider support team

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working in the disability sector
• A person-centred approach to support
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and build positive rapport with participants
• Flexibility to work shifts of up to 8 hours per day

Highly Desirable

• Experience supporting individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) or Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
• Experience supporting community participation and independent living skills

Essential Requirements

• Availability to provide consistent coverage of approximately 36 hours per week
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid Australian working rights

Ready to make a difference?

Company Culture & Safety

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.