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How To Find The Right NDIS Support Worker In Melbourne

There are many benefits associated with working alongside an NDIS Support Worker, from improved quality of life to heightened independence and confidence. However, before you can begin to enjoy the benefits of this partnership, you must first ensure that you find the right NDIS Support Worker for you.

After all, while there may be some overlap in terms of skills and qualifications, no two support workers are the same. This can sometimes make it difficult to assess who is the right fit.

In this article, we’ll talk you through the process of finding the right NDIS Support Worker in Melbourne.

Start by thinking about your own needs.

The first step toward finding the right support worker requires you to assess your own needs. This way, you can ensure you’re hiring a support worker who is able to meet your expectations and provide you with a high level of care and support. For example, you may want to look for support workers offering a combination of the following services:

Generally speaking, the more complex your needs are, the higher the level of care and assistance you will need. When assessing your needs, you should also take into account how often you feel you’d require their assistance, whether this is on a daily basis or less frequently.

Check out their qualifications.

As you’ll be working closely with your support worker from their first day of employment, establishing trust is non-negotiable. One way in which you can ensure that you trust your care worker from the outset is by looking into their qualifications. For example, while no formal qualifications are required to work as a Support Worker, many have certifications in disability support, healthcare, or nursing.

You should also ensure that they have undergone a DBS check and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Ask about their past experiences.

While qualifications allow support workers to enhance the services they offer or to specialise in a specific branch of care, they are not the only factors that make them good at their job. In this kind of role, their experience is likely the most important thing they bring to the table. This is because it means they have practical, hands-on experience working with individuals in similar situations to your own and understand the challenges that come alongside this.

When communicating with a potential support worker, be sure to ask about their past work or whether or not they have any references available. When searching for a Support Worker through the Support Network, each worker will have a star rating, which is left behind by a previous care recipient.

Try to find a local support worker.

While this may not seem all that important to begin with, finding a support worker who works locally can be incredibly beneficial. Not only does this mean that check-ins, whether daily or weekly, are a lot easier to organise, but they are less likely to be late or run into complications with their journey. This is particularly important if you require time-sensitive care, such as needing to take medicine at the same time each day.

In addition to this, local support workers will have a deep understanding of the local area and pre-existing relationships with community groups. This means they can help you find and participate in activities you truly enjoy, all of which are no more than a stone's throw away from your Melbourne home.

Ensure your personalities match.

As you will be working closely with your support worker on a regular basis, ensuring that your personalities blend well together is also crucial. This will go a long way toward building a trusted, respectful relationship, which can allow you to maximise the benefits associated with hiring a support worker. Otherwise, you may find that you find it hard to open up or fully trust the person you are working with.

Generally speaking, you can get a feel for a support worker's personality or temperament by meeting in person or chatting over the phone or video call. This means that you are then able to make a smarter, more informed decision moving forward, giving you much greater peace of mind.

Find Support Workers Melbourne with Support Network.

As there are many factors to take into consideration when hiring support workers in Melbourne (or any area of Australia), it can be hard to know where to begin. That’s why Support Network was founded.

Our ever-growing database allows users to search for Support Workers by postcode. Right away, you’ll be presented with a list of support workers in your local area, alongside a list of services they offer, a star rating, and their specific location. You can access more information about each candidate by clicking on their profile.

Once you have found a carer you think is a good fit, you can arrange to meet ahead of time before finalising your decision. When doing so, be sure to take into account all of the factors listed above, including:

All of our support workers have what it takes to provide our clients with the highest possible level of care. This is because they share one thing: passion. This means that they put 100% into their work day in and day out, no matter the nature of the task they are working on.

If you have any further questions about the Support Network or would like some assistance when it comes to finding a support worker in Melbourne, please do not hesitate to get in touch today. We’d be happy to answer any questions you may have while also ensuring that you receive the care and support you need moving forward.