Casual Support Worker

Simply Helping; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Helping is seeking dedicated support workers to provide in-home care across Melbourne Central Eastern. You will help Service Users with daily living activities, transport, and community access, in a travel-heavy role requiring a reliable vehicle and driver's licence.

We offer competitive compensation, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment, with opportunities for professional development and meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Home and Community Care (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience in home care is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathy and compassion for individuals with varying needs.
• Trustworthy with a vehicle and driver’s licence.
• Flexibility in availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care and assistance tailored to the needs of each Service User.
• Support daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meals, transport, Home Help and shopping.
• Domestic assistance, including vacuuming, mopping and dusting.
• Foster a warm, trusting environment that promotes independence and dignity.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Compassion

Education

Certificate III Home and Community Care or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team of Support Workers at Simply Helping Melbourne Central Eastern!

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? We are seeking dedicated and compassionate support workers to join our team. As a support worker, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals in the comfort of their own homes.

Travel Requirement

Support workers will be required to travel across a broad service area covering Melbourne Central Eastern. This includes (but is not limited to): Templestowe, Doncaster East, Doncaster Heights, Donvale, North Warrandyte, Warrandyte, Park Orchards, Wonga Park, Chirnside Park, Blackburn, Blackburn North, Laburnum, Blackburn South, Brentford Square, Forest Hill, Nunawading, Mitcham, Mitcham North, Rangeview, Vermont, Vermont South, Warranwood, Ringwood, Heathwood, Ringwood North, Warrandyte South, Bedford Road, Heathmont, Ringwood East, Croydon Hills, Croydon North, Croydon South, Croydon, Mooroolbark, Knox City, Centre, Studfield, Wantirna South, and Wantirna.

Applicants should be comfortable travelling between these locations, with services delivered in clients’ homes across these communities. A current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle are highly desirable to support flexible, responsive service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care and assistance tailored to the unique needs of each Service User.
• Support individuals with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, community access, including transport, Home Help, and assistance with shopping.
• Domestic Assistance, including vacuuming, mopping and dusting
• Foster a warm and trusting environment that promotes independence and dignity.

What you bring

• Certificate III Home and Community Care or equivalent (minimum)
• Previous experience in home care or a related field is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathy and compassion for individuals with varying needs.
• Trustworthy and reliable with a vehicle
• Flexibility

Mandatory

• NDIS Worker Screen - Working with Children's check - Current First Aid Certificate and CPR - Driver's licence and a reliable car - Mobile phone
• Why Join Us?
• Competitive compensation and permanent work
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to make a positive impact in your community.