Community Care Worker

Wesley Mission Queensland; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel time paid between clients

Petrol reimbursement 96c/km

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Flexible hours

Supportive team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Wesley Mission Queensland seeks Care Workers to support older Australians to live independently at home with dignity and compassion. You will deliver personal care, domestic assistance and social support, while traveling across Gold Coast communities to assist clients in their homes.

You will work with a friendly team, using flexible hours and ongoing guidance from coordinators. This role suits someone who values meaningful community impact and client-centered care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Experience providing personal care and supporting clients in daily living.
• Compassionate, respectful and client-focused approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and domestic assistance to clients.
• Provide social support and arrange community access services.
• Promote dignity, independence and wellbeing for clients.
• Work across Gold Coast and surrounding suburbs.
• Ensure client safety and well-being during visits.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters

As a Care Worker with WMQ's Community Aged Care team, you'll support older Australians to remain living independently in their own homes while building meaningful connections and making a genuine difference every day.

Working across Gold Coast and surrounding suburbs, you'll provide personal care, domestic assistance, social support and community access services that promote dignity, independence and wellbeing. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working independently, values flexibility and is passionate about supporting older people in their community.

What We Offer

Get paid from the start to the end of your shift, including travel time between clients

96c/km reimbursement for petrol

Salary packaging up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay

Flexible hours that fit around your lifestyle

Supportive team culture and ongoing guidance from experienced coordinators

Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of older Australians

What We're Looking For

Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)

Experience providing personal care and supporting clients in their daily lives

Compassionate, respectful and client-focused approach

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively

Flexibility to work across a variety of shifts and locations

Commitment to promoting client independence, wellbeing and quality of life

A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!

Previous experience in Community Aged Care, Home Care or Disability Support

Experience supporting clients with personal care, mobility and social support

Knowledge of person-centred care practices

Experience working within clients' homes and community settings

Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)

Current Australian Driver's Licence (minimum Green 'P' Plates)

Access to a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle

Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ policy

Ability to travel throughout Hervey Bay and surrounding suburbs