How do I find support workers!! There’s a drought out there!


Jul 2022

How do I find support workers!! There’s a drought out there!

Support workers can be “found” anywhere. But once they start, they usually need a good brief, some support and structure to do a good job. Often the disabled person and/or family can provide that, but sometimes they’ll need a good employer who offers solid training on things like Supported Decision Making, restrictive practises, active support, as well as the more practical stuff around safe mealtimes, personal care, mobility etc. It all depends on the needs of the person! But the…

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