NDIS Support Worker
Support people with disabilities to improve their quality of life.
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- What's it like to be an NDIS Support Worker?
- How to become an NDIS Support Worker
- Latest NDIS Support Worker jobs
- Top skills and experience for NDIS Support Workers
- Is NDIS Support Worker the right role for you?
- NDIS Support Worker role reviews
What's it like to be an NDIS Support Worker?
NDIS Support Workers help people with disabilities by providing care and support services as part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). They help people to navigate daily life and access critical services and support. They work for NDIS providers and may be paid or unpaid employees or contractors, and they can also work as volunteers.
Tasks and duties
- Helping people with disabilities to set and achieve goals.
- Providing transport, attending appointments and advocating on behalf of NDIS participants.
- Arranging social activities and assisting with household tasks and activities like cleaning, meals and showering.
- Coordinating and implementing individual care plans in accordance with NDIS guidelines.
How to become an NDIS Support Worker
You can work as an NDIS Support Worker without formal qualifications, but background checks and up-to-date immunisations are required. A tertiary qualification in individual support may be beneficial. Some on-the-job training may be provided.
- Consider completing a qualification, such as a Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015), Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (CHC33015) or Certificate IV in Disability (CHC43115).
- Ensure you have up-to-date immunisations. Some employers may also require you to have a current Australian driver’s licence and your own vehicle.
- Apply online to get your NDIS Worker Check. This may require other checks such as a Working with Children Check, Police Check, and/or First Aid certificate. Your NDIS Worker Check must be verified by a current or prospective employer to be valid.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. NDIS Support Worker employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Personal Care
CPR First Aid Certificate
Mental Health
Disability Support Services
Meal Preparation
Community Access
First Aid
Positive Behaviour Support
Aged Care
Vehicle Insurance
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Latest NDIS Support Worker reviews
Jun 2025
I have two years of hands-on experience as an NDIS support worker, providing person-centred care and empowering clients to live more independently with dignity and respect.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Community Services (Disability Work)
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsOver the past two years working as an NDIS support worker, I have developed strong skills in providing person-centred care and supporting participants to achieve their individual goals. I take pride i...
The challengesWhat I Find Challenging / Don’t Enjoy as Much:
Administrative Tasks: While I understand the importance of documentation and progress notes, I find that admin tasks can sometimes take time away from d...
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Aug 2023
It really is a mixed bag of joy, comedy, and frustration.
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationCommunity Services & Development
The good thingsEvery day is different, it really is. The people you'll work with (clients/NDIS participants) are all very different, some will have a very good relationship with you. You will have favourites, not go...
The challengesA lot of roles in the field are casual. My first job in disability I was there for just over a year, got verbally offered a permanent role and then never got a single shift after the Christmas break. ...
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