Aged Care Support Worker

Benevolent Society; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organisation is seeking compassionate Home Care Support Workers in Sydney, New South Wales. The role involves assisting older clients with personal care, meal preparation, and maintaining dignity in their homes. Ideal candidates will possess a Certificate in Aged Care and have excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible hours and competitive pay, allowing for a rewarding career supporting the community's older members.

Benefits

Salary Packaging

Flexible part-time hours

Paid travel time

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Qualifications

• Must have reliable car with comprehensive insurance.
• Ability to review and document care plans.
• Experience using mobility aids and client hoisting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support such as showering and grooming.
• Assist with meal preparation and household cleaning.
• Monitor changes in client’s health and report concerns.
• Deliver care in line with individual Care Plans.

Skills

Current driver’s licence

Verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability and punctuality

Flexibility in hours

Education

Certificate III, IV or Diploma in Aged Care

Current First Aid Certificate

Job description

• Help older Australians and enjoy rewarding, meaningful work
• Casual role | $38 to $45 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) + Super
• Flexible rostering to suit your lifestyle betweenMon – Fri, 6am - 6pm
• Work within Sydney's Southern suburbs

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. We are an independent, non-religious service provider, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people and their families; older people; carers and those at the margins of society.

We are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

We’re searching for experienced and compassionate Home Care Support Workers to assist older clients in the community. You’ll play a key role in helping clients remain independent in their own homes, supporting their dignity, safety, and quality of life. We have shifts available based on client demand, Monday – Friday, 6am – 6pm.

Duties will include :

• Providing personal care support such as showering, grooming, and personal hygiene
• Supporting with meal preparation, household cleaning, laundry, and ironing
• Assisting with shopping, medical appointments, and social outings
• Monitoring and reporting any changes in a client’s health or behaviour, escalating concerns to ensure safety
• Delivering care in line with individual Care Plans and maintaining accurate documentation
• Travelling between client homes within your local service area including Hurstville, Kogarah, Arncliffe, Menai, Illawong and surrounds

Skills and Requirements

• Current driver’s licence and reliable car with comprehensive insurance
• Certificate III, IV or Diploma in Aged Care , Home Care, Disability, or related field
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Clear verbal communication skills to engage effectively with older clients
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Reliability, punctuality, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care
• Flexibility in hours and approach, with availability aligned to client needs
• Ability to review and accurately document care plans
• Experience using mobility aids and assisting with client hoisting (advantageous)

Our Benefits :

• Salary Packaging – Boost your take-home pay by packaging up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income for everyday expenses.
• Work / Life Balance – Flexible part-time hours (8–12 hours per week minimum) with the option to pick up additional shifts to suit your lifestyle.
• Recognition & Reward – Competitive sector rates, paid travel time between clients, access to recognition programs, and long service leave after 5 years.
• Supportive Onboarding – Our ‘buddy-up’ program ensures you feel confident, supported, and set up for success from day one.
• Wellbeing – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, and the option to purchase additional leave.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of older Australians while enjoying a flexible and rewarding career.

If you identify as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

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