Occupation
Community support worker
Community support workers provide the practical, day-to-day help that keeps people living independently: accompanying them to appointments, sorting out paperwork, teaching daily living skills, and simply being present. Work happens in homes, shelters, drop-in centres, and group residences rather than at a desk. The role is hands-on, sometimes physical, and often involves people in crisis.
Also known as: Social services worker · Community services worker · Support worker · Residential support worker
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Part of Community, social and public services
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What the work involves
Support clients with daily living tasks, appointments, transport, and errands
Help people complete forms and applications for housing, income, or health services
Observe and record changes in behaviour, wellbeing, or risk in the client record
De-escalate conflict and respond to incidents following the service's protocols
Run or assist with group sessions, meals, and life-skills activities
Hand over clearly to the next shift and raise concerns with supervisors
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How people commonly enter
A college certificate or diploma in social service work, community support, or human services
Entry-level hiring with on-the-job training plus required checks such as first aid, crisis intervention, and a criminal record check
Transferring from personal care, disability support, or youth work with recognised prior experience
Typical training: Certificate or college diploma
Licensing: Not typically licensed
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Typical work context
- Public facing
- Team based
- Client sites
- Varied work
- Physically active
Public facing · Team based · Client sites · Varied work · Physically active
Related interests
- Social (helping)
- Realistic (hands-on)
Social (helping) · Realistic (hands-on)
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