Yes, many participants moving to Careseekers can continue working with support workers they already know and trust. However, support workers must meet Careseekers' onboarding, verification and safety requirements before they can provide supports through Careseekers.
For many people, finding the right support worker takes time. Strong support relationships are built on trust, consistency and understanding. It's understandable that participants want to maintain those relationships when changing providers or exploring new support arrangements.
Why Do Participants Want to Keep Their Existing Support Workers?
Support relationships often develop over many years.
Many participants prefer to continue working with support workers who:
- Understand their individual needs
- Know their daily routines
- Support their independence
- Communicate in a way that works for them
- Have built trust and rapport over time
Changing support workers can be stressful, particularly for participants who value consistency and familiarity.
Can I Bring My Existing Support Workers to Careseekers?
In many cases, yes.
Participants often join Careseekers because they want to continue working with support workers they already know.
If your support workers are interested in providing supports through Careseekers, it may be possible for those relationships to continue.
However, all support workers must first complete Careseekers' onboarding process and meet the required verification and safety standards before they can provide supports through Careseekers.
What If I Receive Supported Independent Living (SIL) Funding?
Careseekers is a registered NDIS provider for Supported Independent Living (SIL).
Many participants receiving SIL funding are looking for ways to maintain continuity of care while ensuring their supports are delivered through a registered provider.
Depending on the circumstances, participants may be able to continue working with support workers they already know while receiving SIL supports through Careseekers.
Do My Support Workers Need To Become Employees of Careseekers?
No.
Support workers using Careseekers operate as independent, self-employed professionals.
Careseekers does not employ support workers directly.
Many participants and support workers value this arrangement because it allows support workers to remain independent while participants continue working with people they know and trust.
Why Is This Question Becoming More Common?
Recent changes to SIL provider registration requirements have led many participants to review their current support arrangements.
Participants are increasingly asking:
- Can I keep my support workers?
- What happens if my current provider is not registered?
- Will I need to change support teams?
- Can I continue working with people I trust?
These are important questions, particularly for participants who rely on long-term support relationships.
What Are the Benefits of Keeping the Same Support Workers?
For many participants, continuity of care can help provide:
- Greater consistency
- Stronger support relationships
- Less disruption during periods of change
- Better understanding of individual needs
- Increased confidence and stability
The importance of continuity will vary from person to person, but many participants consider it a key part of quality support.
Can I Choose Who Supports Me?
Choice and control are important principles of the NDIS.
Participants should have opportunities to make decisions about who provides their supports wherever possible.
Many participants choose Careseekers because they want greater involvement in selecting and maintaining their support team.
What If My Current Support Workers Are Independent?
Many support workers who use Careseekers are independent, self-employed professionals.
Participants who already work with independent support workers may be able to continue those relationships through Careseekers, depending on the circumstances.
Careseekers can provide information about what is required and how the process works.
How Do I Find Out Whether My Support Workers Can Join Careseekers?
The easiest way is to speak with the Careseekers team.
Careseekers can explain:
- How support arrangements work
- What requirements apply
- Whether existing support workers can join Careseekers
- What steps may be involved in transitioning supports
Because every participant's circumstances are different, individual guidance is often the best starting point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep my support workers if I move to Careseekers?
In many cases, yes. Participants often join Careseekers because they want to continue working with support workers they already know and trust.
Does Careseekers employ support workers?
No. Support workers using Careseekers operate as independent, self-employed professionals.
Can I use Careseekers if I receive SIL funding?
Yes. Careseekers is a registered NDIS provider for Supported Independent Living (SIL).
Can independent support workers provide supports through Careseekers?
Many support workers using Careseekers operate as independent, self-employed professionals.
Why do participants move to Careseekers?
Participants often choose Careseekers because they want greater choice and control, continuity of care and the ability to work with support workers they trust.
How do I find out if my support workers can join Careseekers?
Contact the Careseekers team to discuss your circumstances and the options available.
Read: What Is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?
Read: Supported Independent Living (SIL) Registration Changes Explained
Read: How Does Supported Independent Living (SIL) Funding Work?
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