Community Support Worker

Le Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Le Care in Melbourne, VIC, is seeking a part-time on-site Support Worker to help clients with daily living, social activities, and household tasks.

You will deliver compassionate, personalised support aimed at promoting independence and wellbeing in clients' own homes.

Qualifications

• Experience in the disability or aged care sector is desirable.
• Support clients with daily living and household tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have current National Police Certificate, WWC, First Aid or willingness to obtain one.
• Driver's license and reliable transport desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living activities, social engagement, and household tasks.
• Provide high-quality, individualised care to support independence and wellbeing at home.

Skills

Disability/aged care experience

Communication

Independence & teamwork

Empathy

Problem solving

Education

Cert III in Individual Support (or equivalent)

Job description

Le Care is a compassionate provider of tailored support services for individuals with disabilities and those in need of aged care, located in Melbourne, VIC. Our tailored approach is underpinned by the principle of individualised care. Recognizing that each individual is unique, we tailor our services to meet the specific needs of each client, providing personalised care that fosters growth and well‑being.

Role Description

This is a part‑time on‑site role as a Support Worker. As a Support Worker at Le Care, you will be responsible for supporting clients with daily living activities, social engagement, and household tasks. You will provide a high‑quality, individualised service that supports our clients' independence and wellbeing, helping them to live the life they choose in their own homes.

Qualifications

• Experience in the disability or aged care sector is desirable
• Ability to support clients with social care, assistance with everyday living and household tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and their families
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards clients and their families
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, using initiative to solve problems and make decisions
• Cert III in Individual Support or equivalent is desirable, but not essential
• Valid Australian driver's license and reliable transport is desirable, but not essential
• Must have current National Police Certificate, WWC, First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one