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Make a difference on your terms as a casual Disability Support Worker

Do you want to be part of a team that supports individuals to lead fulfilling lives? Become an Edmen Disability Support Worker and join us in empowering individuals to achieve their goals and maximize their independence.


As an Edmen Disability Support Worker, you will work in residential facilities, providing support to individuals with disabilities. You will play a crucial role in helping them with daily tasks, personal care, and accessing community activities. Your dedication and compassion will make a positive impact on the lives of those you support.


Joining Edmen means being part of a supportive and inclusive team that values your contribution. You will receive ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge. Plus, you'll enjoy employee benefits, as well as a flexible work schedule that fits your lifestyle.


If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can make a real difference, search our open casual roles today.


Find your next rewarding job 

Casual roles across Australia in Youth and Disability Support. Take a browse!


Why Edmen?

Flexibility

Casual work means that you can choose your hours that suit your lifestyle.

Mobile app

Streamline your work life management with our mobile app, Active.

Weekly Pay

Consistency is best when it comes to pay. Know exactly when your next paycheck is due.

Dedicated 24/7 Support Coordinators 

Edmen support workers have access to their own dedicated Support Coordinator 24 hours a day.

Support & Supervision

Get the professional and personal support you need with Edmen's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Opportunities to go permanent

Prove to be a good fit? We offer opportunities to transition into permanent positions with our community service partners.

Disability Support Worker FAQs

  • What qualifications do I need to work as a disability support worker?

    Preferred Disability Support Qualifications are: 


    Cert III or higher in Disability 

    Cert III or higher in Individual Supports

    Cert III or higher in Community Services 


    There are many other qualifications that recognised check out our handy guide by clicking here 

  • What checks do I need to get started as an Edmen Disability Support Worker?

    Most employers (including Edmen) will require you to have: 


    First Aid & CPR Certificate 

    NDIS Worker Screening Check (once employed) 

    Current Australian Driver's License 

    Working with Children's Check

Life at Edmen

Don't just take our word for it - check out what some of our staff have to say about their experience working with Edmen.

13 May, 2024
Meet Shady, a dedicated Youth Support Worker with a passion for making a difference in young people's lives. In this interview, shares insights into his career, highlighting moments that he finds most rewarding. He also discusses the perks of his work, including the opportunity for professional growth and development. Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a Youth Support Worker in Adelaide, South Australia. I’ve been working in the field for over 3 years now for a few different organisations. Why did you choose to join Edmen? I decided to join Edmen due to the fact it’s a bigger organisation, the pay rate is better and there’s a good amount of work. They also have a referral policy so if you refer people to work with Edmen you get rewarded, which is a perk. Generally speaking, it’s a good place. People are professional and they support their staff where it's needed. There is plenty of work and options when it comes to work. Why did you become a youth worker? I’ve been involved with kids for most of my life. I teach music and coach junior basketball. Plus in church, I volunteer to help with kids’ camps. About 3 years ago it struck me why don’t I make this a job. So I did the research, got the qualifications and became a youth worker. How old are the kids you support? It varies. With Edmen I don’t have a specific placement or residential house I work in, so I get sent to a number of different houses. The youngest person I’ve supported was 9 and the oldest was 17. How long have you been working with Edmen? I’ve just hit the 6 month mark. Chat to us about your recent deployment to Mt Gambier I recently got deployed to go to Mt Gambier which was a fun experience. I was sent there to support a young people who is in residential care with one of Edmen’s client organisations. I got a call from my Service Coordinator, who asked if I was interested and explained how the pay and allowances would work. Mt Gambier looked really nice so I went and it ended up being a very good time. The city itself is chill, quite small and quiet and I had the chance to see some sights in my free time like the Blue Lake. During my 4 days in Mt Gambier, I was working day shifts and passive nights and was staying at the placement or residential facility. The young person I was supporting loved fishing, so we drove a couple of times to Port McDonald and spent a few hours crabbing there which was a lot of fun. What do you like most about being a Youth Worker? Engaging with the young people and doing activities with them. I enjoy helping them with daily tasks like school, homework, gym or training. Even like cooking together and gaming, it’s a diverse job that changes day-to-day. Can you run us through a typical day at work It depends on the shift, you can have a day, afternoon or night shift. Night shifts can be active or passive. Generally speaking, if it’s a day shift, you turn up really early when most likely the young people are still asleep. If it’s a school day, you start by preparing their school lunch boxes and checking that their uniforms are ready. Then it’s time to wake the kids up, arrange breakfast, then drop them off at school. While the young people are at school, we’ll go back to the placement and do some house chores and get prepared for the afternoon shift. After school, our duties include helping with homework, cooking dinner, getting the kids to sport training or to any appointments. After that, it’s time to prepare the young people for bedtime. If it’s a school holiday, the routine is obviously different. They might stay at home or go out and do an activity, but as the youth worker, we still help plan the day. Do you have any highlights or standout moments as a Youth Support Worker? For me, one of the most rewarding parts of the job is the mentoring that’s involved and imparting general life advice and knowledge. This happens a lot. For example, when we go shopping, I ask the young person to pay so they can understand about money and develop their numeracy skills. When we go grocery shopping, I ask them to help do the meal planning with me. These are everyday tasks where there are little moments throughout the day where I can see I’ve made an impact in developing their life skills. What’s your favourite thing about working with Edmen? The pay rate is good. The app that we use to make ourselves available or unavailable to work is efficient. There are also some great opportunities to be had, like my recent trip to Mt Gambier, and the refer a friend policy is great. What’s the hardest part of your job? The challenging behaviour of some of the young people. That’s something that you’re always dealing with as part of the job, but with sufficient training this can be overcome. Most of the organisations, including Edmen provide training on how to deal with these situations. Do you have any advice for anyone thinking about becoming a Youth Support Worker? Go for it. It’s great and such a rewarding career. Pay attention to the training and follow the advice of your manager. Ready to make the jump and join Edmen? Check out our open Youth Support Worker roles and apply today.
By Shazamme System User 18 Feb, 2024
We sat down with Edmen Youth Support Worker, Precious, to chat about what he gets up to in a typical day at work supporting young people at the Department of Child Protection in South Australia. Read on to hear what he has to say about his job, what made him pursue a career in youth work with Edmen and why he doesn't look back.
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18 Oct, 2022
Introducing Monica, Edmen's Youth Worker
16 Jun, 2022
In our latest installment of Day in the Life, we sat down with Edmen Disability Support Worker, Eunice. We chat about how she first got into the sector, what she loves most about working with Edmen and get her advice for others thinking about a career in disability support.
30 Mar, 2022
Before becoming a Youth Worker, Chris was stuck in a career rut. Having spent the good part of 7 years working in the same sales and marketing role for the Not-for-Profit sector, he was ready for a new chapter, one that preferably didn’t involve stopping strangers at shopping centres.
25 Jan, 2022
We sat down to chat with Dele, about his career change from teacher to Youth Support Worker.

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