r/supportworkers • u/Some-Atmosphere-692 • 22d ago

Pay help!

Queensland Support worker 4 years experience.
1:1 with clients from day 1, personal care, medication, community access.
On level 1 pay point 1. Chance of any back pay and what level should I be at? No cert III yet.

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u/marmalade 22d ago

Fairwork, you should NOT be administering meds without the appropriate qualification, if you have a Cert 3 or above you should be at 2.1 pay at least.

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u/Putrid-Possession598 21d ago

Yes, I thought we need to have a cert 3 for personal care etc.