Casual Community Support Worker – Domestic Assistance

Fairhaven; Gosford; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairhaven Services on the Central Coast is seeking a Casual Community Support Worker – Domestic Assistance to support Department of Veterans’ Affairs clients. You will provide in-home domestic tasks with reliability and respect, travelling across the Central Coast as needed.

The role emphasizes practical cleaning, laundry, and daily living support, with hours allocated based on client needs. A driver licence and screening checks are required or willing to obtain, with training supplied where

Qualifications

• Current Australian Driver Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You completed or willingness to complete.
• Ability to undertake household cleaning and domestic assistance tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to complete training and competencies, including annual Manual Handling competency.
• Previous domestic assistance or community services experience desirable but not essential.
• Certificate III in Individual Support or related qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• General household cleaning, including vacuuming, mopping and dusting
• Laundry and other routine domestic assistance tasks
• Providing reliable and respectful service in clients’ homes
• Working independently and managing allocated tasks
• Travelling to clients’ homes across the Central Coast

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Independent work

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or related

Tools

Current Australian Driver Licence

NDIS Worker Screening Check

NDIS Orientation Module

Manual Handling competency

Job description

Casual Community Support Worker – Domestic Assistance

Founded in 1962, Fairhaven Services is a community leader in the provision of services for people living with disability. We offer community participation, day programs, employment opportunities, accommodation and living support, as well as a retail precinct. The people who join our team actively respect the rights of people living with disability and value their contribution to the workplace and the community.This is an exciting opportunity to add value to a growing business.

Founded in 1962, Fairhaven Services is a community leader in the provision of services for people living with disability. We offer community participation, day programs, employment opportunities, accommodation and living support, as well as a retail precinct. The people who join our team actively respect the rights of people living with disability and value their contribution to the workplace and the community.This is an exciting opportunity to add value to a growing business.

About the business

Founded in 1962, Fairhaven Services is a community leader in the provision of services for people living with disability. We offer community participation, day programs, employment opportunities, accommodation and living support, as well as a retail precinct. The people who join our team actively respect the rights of people living with disability and value their contribution to the workplace and the community.This is an exciting opportunity to add value to a growing business.

About the role

We are seeking a reliable and practical Casual Community Support Worker – Domestic Assistance to provide services to Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) clients across the Central Coast.

The role is primarily focused on domestic assistance and routine household tasks within clients’ homes. As a casual position, hours will be offered based on client needs and service requirements.

Key responsibilities

• General household cleaning, including vacuuming, mopping and dusting
• Laundry and other routine domestic assistance tasks
• Providing reliable and respectful service in clients’ homes
• Working independently and managing allocated tasks
• Travelling to clients’ homes across the Central Coast

About you

You will be reliable, respectful and comfortable working independently in clients’ homes. You will also have:

• Current Australian Driver Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You, completed or willingness to complete
• Ability to undertake household cleaning and domestic assistance tasks
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to complete and maintain required training and competencies, including annual Manual Handling competency
• Previous domestic assistance, home care or community services experience is desirable but not essential
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Community Services or a related qualification is desirable but not essential