Aged Care Community Support Worker (Qualified)

Feros Care; Ocean Shores; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meals & entertainment allowance $2,65

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Cultural Leave Days

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ForME platform benefits

Medibank discounts

Fitness Passport

Referral bonus $200

Job summary

Feros Care is seeking an Aged Care Community Support Worker (Qualified) to travel across Byron Bay, Ballina, Lismore and surrounding areas, providing person-centred care in clients' homes. The role is casual or permanent part-time up to 40 hours per fortnight with additional hours after probation.

You will support older Australians to live independently, with domestic assistance, meal prep, mobility support and companionship.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Australian working rights, and ability to complete a Nationally Coordinated Police Check.
• COVID-19 vaccinations (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful connections with clients through companionship and person-centred care, providing personal care, meal preparation, mobility support and everyday assistance to help maintain wellbeing, dignity, independence and quality of life.
• Help keep clients' homes clean, safe and comfortable by providing domestic assistance including cleaning and laundry.
• Travel across the region to support clients in their homes, including 2-3 domestic cleans each day.

Skills

Driving licence

Owns vehicle

Companionship

Person-centred care

Domestic assistance

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support/Aged Care or equivalent

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Aged Care Community Support Worker (Qualified)

Employment Type: Casual or Permanent 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: Far North Coast, covering Byron Bay/Ballina/Lismore 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 *** or **************@feroscare.com.au