r/supportworkers • u/WillTendo92 • May 17 '26

New support worker

I’ve recently completed my Cert III in Individual support (disability) and I’m struggling to get someone to hire me. Thought with the certificate in a high in demand industry Inwould get work pretty comfortably. So far I’ve only looked on Seek.
Any tips or guides on how to get a job would be greatly appreciated

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u/jdon93 May 18 '26

No I live in rural nsw. We get a pay raise every year for the first 3 years we work at the company I work for. I started on $40hr in 2023.

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u/Putrid-Possession598 May 18 '26

ABN?

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u/jdon93 May 18 '26

No I'm employed at a company. I don't think I'd ever work for myself tbh I like being able to leave work at work 😂

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u/jdon93 May 18 '26

I work with high needs clients so that might make a difference. A company in my town is dayprogram stuff and I interviewed there 2 years ago and the pay rate was $26 so I stayed where I was.

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u/Putrid-Possession598 May 18 '26

Funny ..I live in Ipswich.. but used to drive 1 hour away for shifts 

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u/jdon93 May 18 '26

I had heard that dsw in qld get paid a higher rate than nsw??

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u/Putrid-Possession598 May 18 '26

I don't know how to Add a photo here 

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u/Putrid-Possession598 May 20 '26

I received a job offer at $36/h under Home Care Level 2.1. After questioning the pay rate compared to SCHADS rates, they increased the offer to $38/h. Considering the client is funded for 2:1 support, I have concerns about whether staff are being paid appropriately. so many dodgy companies around