Community (In Home) Support Workers

McArthur; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent hourly rates

Flexible working arrangements

Paid shifts from start to finish

Kilometre reimbursement for travel

Job summary

McArthur is seeking exceptional Support Workers in Brisbane, Queensland, to cover full-day shifts from Monday to Friday. You will assist older clients at home with personal care, meals, and daily tasks while traveling between homes.

Candidates should have a Certificate III in Individual Support, valid checks, a Queensland driver licence, and at least 12 months of aged care or community care experience. Weekend shifts are not available.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support as a mandatory qualification.
• Minimum of 12 months' recent experience in aged care or community care.
• Open Queensland Driver's Licence; insurance requires no provisional/overseas licences.
• Current Police Check, Blue Card and Yellow Card / NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene assistance.
• Deliver domestic support and household tasks.
• Meal preparation and social support/companionship.
• Community access and transport assistance; travel between clients.

Skills

Aged care experience

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

We are looking to engage exceptional Support Workers who are available to work full-day shifts between Monday and Friday.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Certificate III in Individual Support
• Current National Police Check
• Current Blue Card
• Current Yellow Card / NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Open Queensland Driver's Licence (please note that provisional licence holders and overseas licence holders will not meet our clients' insurance requirements)
• Reliable and roadworthy motor vehicle with comprehensive insurance

We are seeking experienced professionals who can demonstrate a minimum of 12 months' recent experience working within aged care or community care settings.

You will also need to:

• Be available to work between 6:00am and 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
• Be available for at least one standby shift per week. This means being ready to accept work at short notice, as early as 6:00am
• Be willing to travel between clients

Please note that weekend work is not available.

About You

Our ideal Support Worker is someone who genuinely enjoys supporting older people to remain independent in their own homes and within their communities.

Our shifts include a variety of duties, ranging from:

• Personal care and hygiene assistance
• Domestic support and household tasks
• Meal preparation
• Social support and companionship
• Community access and transport assistance

You must be willing to undertake all aspects of the role with professionalism, compassion, and enthusiasm, consistently delivering the high standard of care our clients expect.

What's on Offer?

For candidates who meet the above criteria, we offer:

• Excellent Hourly rates
• Flexible working arrangements
• The freedom to work as many or as few shifts as you choose
• Ongoing support from a dedicated team
• Paid shifts from start to finish, including travel time between client homes
• Additional kilometre reimbursement for work-related travel between clients
• The opportunity to work with a well-established and respected community care provider

Ideally, candidates will have availability for a minimum of 2 days per week.