Provide independent support work on Mable
Support workers make a huge difference in people’s lives. It’s a role filled with purpose, which means it also comes with a lot of responsibility. Learn what independent support work means for you.
Support work requires empathy, dedication and responsibility
As a support worker you play a key role in making sure people receive the support they need.
People living with disability or older Australians often need support to live live their way. Your work can make a significant difference to the quality of someone's life.
This is why reliability and a willingness to work hard are essential to support work.
"It's quite humbling to be able to go into someone's house and provide them with the care they need."
Margaret, independent support worker.
Is providing support work on Mable right for you?
On Mable, independent support workers run their own business, finding and connecting with clients in their local area. Our low fees could mean better earnings for your support sessions. Becoming an independent support worker and working for yourself in this way has many advantages, but there are things to consider:
As a support worker on the Mable platform, you:
- Choose your own hours
- Apply for your preferred support worker jobs
- Set your own rates
- Decide who you want to work with
- Build your own business
You'll also need to think about how you'll run your own support work business:
- You'll need to have your own ABN
- You'll find your own clients on Mable
- We recommend you set aside money for tax and super
- We also suggest you manage and budget for earnings that vary depending on funding sources and payment types
What kind of support work can you offer on Mable?
The services you provide to clients on Mable depend on your qualifications and experience.
Are you a qualified support worker?
This means you are either:
- A Registered or Enrolled Nurse
- An allied health professional
- A qualified personal care worker
In-demand services on Mable include nursing, personal care, psychology, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physiotherapy. If you are qualified to provide any of these services and can supply the necessary documentation, you may be able to find work fast on the Mable platform.
Are you a support worker without any formal qualifications?
Without qualifications you can still provide support work on Mable, but you are limited to providing support work for daily living, social and community activities. This includes tasks such as housework, transportation, gardening and meal preparation.
Enhance skills for support work job opportunities
You could benefit from completing accredited training to increase your skills and provide additional services to your clients.
Sign up as an independent support worker on Mable today
How to get approved to provide support on Mable
Every support worker must complete a sign-up and verification process before they can offer their services on Mable. This contributes to the safety of our community and helps support workers meet clients who are the best fit for them. To provide support on Mable, you must be 18 years of age or older.
Mandatory for all services
An Australian Business Number (ABN)
An NDIS Worker Screening Check – cost from $100
Completed infection control training
At least 2 references
A profile photo and bio
Mandatory in Tasmania or ACT
A valid Working with Vulnerable People card - cost $131
If you want to provide nursing, allied health or personal care services
Nursing
Allied Health
Personal Care
If you want to work with children and teenagers (under 18 years old)
Working with Children Check – cost from $80
If you want to provide transport
A valid Australian driver licence
Insurance
Traffic offences
I’m ready to become an independent support worker on Mable
If you have all your documentation ready and you understand what’s required of you as a support worker on Mable, sign up below.
How to get work as a support worker on Mable
There are a range of ways you can maximise your opportunities and get started as a support worker on Mable.
- Complete your profile
A complete profile performs better, so consider adding personal and additional details for stronger leads. - Download the Mable app
This will help you find jobs and respond to messages from prospective clients. - Look at job posts
Review the job posts available each day. The more active you are, the more successful you are likely to be. Get in the routine of checking jobs and reply promptly to suitable job ads. - Meet-and-greets
Set up meet-and-greets with potential clients to learn more about each other. You can do this via phone, video, or in person. If you'd like to offer free meet-and-greets, you can let clients know by checking the box in your rates section. - Mable Last Minute
The fastest way to find jobs on Mable. Connect with clients who have jobs they need filled within a 4hr - 48hr time period.
Learn more about how to find jobs on Mable.
Earning through independent support work on Mable
Before getting started as a support worker on Mable, it’s important to understand how you can expect to earn money through providing services to clients via the platform.
How does payment work?
As an independent support worker on Mable, you earn money by providing support to clients. The client pays you an hourly rate, minus Mable’s fees.
The rates you set on Mable are flexible, meaning you can negotiate them with each client as long as they are above the minimum hourly rate.
You will submit support hours after each session. Once your client has approved them, the payment process will begin.
How to set your rates
When setting your indicative rates on your Mable profile, you should consider your skills, qualifications and experience.
To get an idea of what other support workers are charging, check the average rates charged on Mable.
As an independent support worker, you are responsible for your own holiday pay, sick leave, taxes and superannuation contributions, so we recommend taking that into account when setting your rates.
Understanding your role as an independent support worker on Mable
- Support workers provide support to people in order to help them live their lives more independently. Support looks different from person to person, depending on their individual needs.
- Some people may want help with everyday living, including cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Others may wish to participate in community events and hobbies, or they might need transport to appointments.
- Qualifications aren’t required to provide social support and domestic assistance. However, to provide more complex care, such as nursing or personal care, you may need certain qualifications and experience. Please note that support workers on Mable cannot perform restrictive practices.
- Support workers on Mable need to comply with the Support Provider Code of Conduct.
