Support Worker

KANDA; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Casual employment

Training and career pathways

Job summary

Kanda is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to a participant with high physical support needs, helping maintain daily routines, comfort and independence.

Casual shifts are available across the week, with hours from early morning to late evening and competitive pay rates plus penalties and super. You will assist with personal care, mobility, meals, and health plan compliance while documenting notes.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support or caring for people with complex physical needs.
• Confidence providing personal care and manual handling.
• Good cooking skills and ability to prepare a variety of meals.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow health plans.
• Able to work independently with a patient-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a participant with high physical needs, assisting daily routines.
• Support personal care, daily living tasks and household activities.
• Assist with safe manual handling and mobility as required.
• Prepare and cook meals according to individual plans.
• Follow health plans and recognise health concerns; escalate when needed.
• Document shift notes accurately and maintain records.

Skills

Disability support experience

Personal care

Manual handling

Cooking skills

Communication

Independent work

Patience

Fluent English

Job description

• Competitive pay rates from $35-$46 per hour, plus penalty rates and super
• Casual employment opportunities
• Ongoing training and career pathways

• Competitive pay rates from $35-$46 per hour, plus penalty rates and super
• Casual employment opportunities
• Ongoing training and career pathways

The Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you'll provide 1:1 support to a participant with high physical support needs, helping them maintain their daily routines, comfort and independence.

Day to day, this may include:

• Supporting personal care, daily living and household tasks
• Assisting with safe manual handling and mobility
• Preparing and cooking a variety of meals
• Following individual support and health plans, including recognising and escalating health concerns
• Supporting daily routines and providing assistance with cigarette lighting where required, in line with the participant's support and safety plan
• Building a positive, respectful relationship and documenting shift notes accurately

Shift Times

Casual shifts available across the week:

• 6:00am–10:00am
• 8:00am–2:00pm
• 2:00pm–10:00pm

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates from $35–$46 per hour, plus penalty rates and super
• Casual employment opportunities
• Ongoing training and career pathways

About You

We're looking for someone who is patient, attentive and genuinely committed to person-centred support. You'll bring a calm approach, listen to the participant's preferences and take pride in providing reliable, consistent care.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Experience in disability support or supporting people with complex physical needs
• Confidence providing personal care and manual handling
• Good cooking skills and the ability to prepare a variety of meals
• An understanding of the importance of following individual support plans and health procedures
• Strong communication skills and fluent spoken English
• A respectful, practical approach and the ability to work independently
• Experience supporting people with quadriplegia, epilepsy or autonomic dysreflexia will be highly regarded

Essential Requirements

• Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• The right to work in Australia

Sound like you?

If you're looking for a meaningful role where your skills and consistency can make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, contact Janina at [e-mail].

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 diverse perspectives aren't just welcome - they're essential to who we are and what we do.