If you’re hiring a support worker, the first thing you can do is create a job description.

A job description gives information about a job that you want someone to do.

It explains:

• the job

• what skills the right worker needs

• what supports they need to give.

We made the Position Description Tool to help you create a job description.

You can find the Position Description Tool on our website.

workforcecapability.ndiscommission.gov.au/tools-and-resources/position-description-builder

We also have some questions to help you create a job description.

You can think about:

• all of the questions
• some of the questions.

What are the main tasks your worker needs to do?

For example, cook lunch.

What skills and attitudes does your worker need to have?

For example, they enjoy cooking.

Your attitudes are what you think, feel and believe.

We have resources about what skills and attitudes workers need to give different supports.

You can find these resources on our website.

workforcecapability.ndiscommission.gov.au/framework

Are there any hobbies you would like your worker to share with you?

For example, gardening.

Is there anything the worker must know?

For example, a time you always want them to start.

How many hours will they work a week?

Can they work at different times each week?

How much does the job pay?

Will there be other workers doing the job with them?