The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding and support to eligible individuals with disabilities, helping them access essential services to live independently and achieve their goals. This funding can be used to hire NDIS support workers based on the participant’s needs.
If employed by an agency, NDIS support workers may be covered by the Social, Community, Home Care, and Disability Services Industry Award 2020 (SCHADS Award). This award outlines standard pay rates and conditions for workers in the social and community services sector.
Support workers typically fall under Level 2 or 3 of the SCHADS Award, with pay rates varying based on experience and service years. The latest minimum pay rates for full-time, part-time, and casual support workers can be found in the SCHADS Pay Guide provided by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
However, independent support workers operating through platforms like Workers Australia are not covered by the SCHADS Award.
As an independent support worker on Workers Australia, you operate as a contractor or sole trader, meaning:
This flexibility allows independent support workers to tailor their earnings based on experience, skills, and client demand.
To start working as a support worker through Workers Australia, you’ll need:
Once your profile is complete and approved, you can start connecting with clients and offering support services.
The qualifications required depend on the type of support services you plan to offer. For roles involving social support and domestic assistance, formal qualifications are not necessary. However, if you wish to provide personal care, nursing, or allied health services, relevant qualifications are required.
The experience needed varies based on the type of support you want to provide. If you're offering social support or domestic assistance, you can start without prior experience unless a client requests it. However, for more specialised services, relevant experience and training may be necessary.
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