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A Trainee Support Worker is employed in aged care or disability services to help clients with their daily activities. You might support people in their own home or in a care facility. Trainee Support Workers offer practical support with tasks like cooking, cleaning and personal care but they also provide emotional support and companionship. You’ll meet with other health care workers to help your clients receive the support they need.
Trainee Support Workers need to be patient and reliable. Depending on your client you might have to do some physical work and heavy lifting. It’s important that you are understanding and empathetic. Trainee Support Workers need to have good communication skills and be able to interact with a wide range of people.
There are 9 courses available for people who want to become a Trainee Support Worker. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
Possible job outcomes:
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) equips individuals with the skills to work in the disability sector, including person-centered care, communication, safety procedures, promoting independence, and community participation. This course includes supervised work placements. On completion, graduates can work as disability support workers in various settings..
Average duration: 12 months.
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is a comprehensive program aimed at preparing students to provide personalized care and support to elderly individuals. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical training, students will learn to assist with daily activities, promote independence, and contribute to the well-being and quality of life of older people in various care settings. .
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to provide care and support to individuals in the ageing and disability sectors. Through a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on training, students will develop a deep understanding of person-centred care, communication techniques, and the ability to assist individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing their quality of life..
Become a qualified personal carer with the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support. This nationally recognised qualification allows you to enter one of Australia’s most rapidly growing work sectors and you can specialise in either aged care or disability support. The course covers: supporting independence and wellbeing, recognising healthy body systems, communication protocols in health and community services, implementing infection controls, workplace safety for direct client care, recognising risk of falls, visiting client residences, assisting with client medications, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, personal care career outcomes, and course openings in your area..
Gain the essential skills and knowledge to provide compassionate and professional care to elderly individuals in both home and community settings with our Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) program. Learn to support the physical and emotional well-being of seniors, while fostering a sense of independence and connection within the ageing population..
In Australia, a full time Trainee Support Worker generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The support worker industry employs a large number of people and this number has increased strongly over the last five years. There are currently 177,200 people employed as a support workers in Australia and many of them are trainees. Trainee Support Workers can find work in all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’d like to start a career as a Trainee Support Worker you could enrol in a Certificate II in Introduction to Disability Care or a Certificate II in Introduction to Aged Care. You could also consider a Certificate III in Individual Support where you may be able to specialise in aged care, disability or home and community care.
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Here are some potential career pathways within aged care and disability. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Aged Care
Aboriginal Aged Care Worker
$960 weekly pay
Aged Care Worker
Community Care Worker
Diversional Therapy Assistant
$800 weekly pay
Home Care Assistance Worker
Home Carer
Personal Carer
Residential Care Worker
Trainee Support Worker
Aged Care Coordinator
$1,500 weekly pay
Aged Care Nurse
$1,050 weekly pay
Aged Care Team Leader
$1,150 weekly pay
Care Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator
Residential Care Officer
Aged Care Manager
$1,350 weekly pay
Gerontologist
Disability
Aboriginal Disability Worker
Disability Support Worker
Disability Advocate
$1,250 weekly pay
Disability Service Officer
Disability Team Leader
Learn more about Trainee Support Worker courses in your area.