Support Worker

Kanda; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanda in Sydney, Australia is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide 1:1 support in Frenchs Forest. You will help promote dignity, choice and independence, building trust with the person and responding calmly in challenging situations. Shifts include 8am starts, gradually increasing to 10 hours.

You’ll join a supportive team in a child-safe, inclusive environment. A driver’s licence, Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain them

Qualifications

• Current Australian driver’s licence (minimum P2).
• Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain them.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Rights to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support in line with person-centred plans for the client.
• Promote dignity, choice and independence in daily activities.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ensure safety at all times.
• Respond calmly to behaviours of concern and escalation when needed.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Behaviour support

Professional boundaries

Reliability & consistency

Initiative & decision making

Job description

About the role

We're recruiting a team of experienced Disability Support Workers to provide 1:1 support in Frenchs Forest. This is a support role for someone who brings confidence, patience and sound judgement to their work, particularly when situations become challenging. You'll work closely with the person to build trust, provide consistent support and promote dignity, choice and independence.

Shifts available

• Monday to Sunday – 8am starts
• Shifts initially around 6 hours, progressively increasing to 8 and then 10 hours

What we’re looking for

We're looking for people who:

• Stay calm and use good judgement when situations become challenging
• Are confident responding to behaviours of concern, including verbal aggression
• Maintain clear professional boundaries while building trust
• Are patient, reliable and consistent in their approach
• Are comfortable using initiative and making decisions within established support plans

Essential Requirements

• A current Australian driver’s licence (minimum P2)
• A Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain them.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Rights to work in Australia

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.