Aged Care Community Support Worker (Qualified)

Feros Care; Ballina Shire; Presencial; AUD 51.000 - 63.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑fee

$2,650 for meals and entertainment

Up to $1.05/km travel reimbursement

EAP

Medibank discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Feros Care is seeking a Support Worker to travel across Ballina/Byron and surrounding areas, delivering person-centred support in clients' homes. You will provide personal care, meals and mobility assistance, along with light domestic tasks to help clients live independently.

Requires a valid driver's license, willingness to travel up to 45–60 minutes, and a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent with First Aid. Police check and vaccination status may be required.

Formación

• Valid driver's license and insured vehicle.
• Willingness to travel 45-60 minutes across local community.
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care or equivalent with transcripts, plus current First Aid Certificate.
• Australian working rights and ability to complete a National Police Check.
• COVID-19 vaccinations (highly desirable).

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care, meal preparation, mobility support and everyday assistance to support wellbeing, dignity and independence.
• Complete domestic assistance: vacuuming, mopping, dusting, laundry, changing bed linen, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms.
• Travel using own vehicle to support clients in homes across Ballina/Byron region; perform 2-3 domestic cleans daily.

Conocimientos

Driver's license

Experience with older adults

Australian working rights

Educación

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support/Aged Care or equivalent (with transcripts)

First Aid Certificate

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type: Casual orPermanent Part Time position offering up to 40 hours per fortnight, with opportunities for additional hours following probation.

Remuneration: $36.66/hour (PPT)/ $45.46/hour (Casual) + Super + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging to help maximise your take-home pay + $1.05/km travel reimbursement.

Location: Ballina/Byron and surrounding areas. This community-based role requires regular travel across all regions to support clients in their own homes.

Availability: Minimum of 3 - 4 weekdays between 7:00am and 7:00pm.

Are you a Support Worker who loves being on the road and making a genuine difference? Join our Far North Coast Community Team and help older Australians live independently, stay connected to their communities, and continue doing the things they love. If you're happy to travel across the region, build meaningful relationships, and provide person-centred support in clients' homes, including completing 2-3 domestic cleans each day, this could be the perfect role for you!

Who Are Feros Care?

We're Game Changers. Dream Makers. Kindness Champions. At Feros Care, our purpose is simple and powerful: supporting people to live healthier, happier, and better-connected lives. As a values-driven not-for-profit, we're proud to be recognised for our innovation, compassion, and commitment to the people and communities we support.

How You'll Support Our Clients

• Build meaningful connections with clients through genuine companionship and person-centred care, providing personal care, meal preparation, mobility support and everyday assistance to help maintain their wellbeing, dignity, independence and quality of life.
• Help keep clients' homes clean, safe and comfortable by providing domestic assistance. Duties include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, laundry, changing bed linen, cleaning kitchens & bathrooms, and general household tidying.
• Enjoy the freedom and variety of a community-based role, using your own vehicle to support clients in their homes across the welcoming Toowoomba region.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• A valid driver's licence, reliable and insured vehicle, and a willingness to travel up to 45-60 minutes across your local community.
• Experience supporting older adults to live independently and confidently in their own homes.
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care or equivalent (with transcripts) and current First Aid Certificate.
• Australian working rights, and ability to complete a Nationally Coordinated Police Check.
• COVID-19 vaccinations (highly desirable).

Why You'll Love Working at Feros Care

At Feros Care, we put our people first. You'll be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team that values wellbeing, growth and work-life balance:

• Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Make your leave go further with 17.5% annual leave loading and Cultural Leave Days (eligible employees).
• Look after your wellbeing with confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy lifestyle and wellbeing perks via our ForME platform, including financial tools and exclusive discounts.
• Save on health and fitness, with Medibank employee discounts and Fitness Passport access for you and your family.
• Be rewarded for referrals with a $200 bonus for every successful referral.

Feros Care values individuality and welcomes applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.

If you have any questions or accessibility needs, we're here to help!

Please contact Kim Price on 0428 691 442 or [e-mail]