Community Support Worker

RSL LifeCare Limited; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑fee

Retail discounts at 700+ stores

Fitness Passport

Leave loading 17.5%

Career growth in elder care

Paid parental leave for eligible staff

Job summary

RSL LifeCare Limited is seeking a dedicated Home Care – Community Support Worker to help veterans and seniors stay safe and independent at home across the ACT and NSW. You will follow individual care plans, assist with personal care, provide respite, and support social connection in the community.

In this role you’ll work as part of a compassionate team, using technology to update care records, and you must have a Certificate in Individual Support or equivalent, a valid driver’s licence, Police

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in aged care or disability support is required.
• Strong communication and listening skills with clients and team.
• Ability to follow care plans and maintain client dignity and safety.
• Current police or NDIA screening is preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Help people stay safe and comfortable at home with personal care tasks.
• Provide respite care to give carers a break.
• Keep clients active and connected in their community.
• Follow individual care plans to meet each person’s needs.
• Work as part of a team to deliver quality support.

Skills

Caring nature

Certificate in Individual Support

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Australian working rights

Driver's licence

Police Check/NDIS check

Experience in aged care

First Aid and CPR

Education

Certificate in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability

Job description

Home Care – Community Support Worker

• Pay rate: up to $36.49 per hour (based on experience)
• Flexible work options: Part-time (contracts depends on your availability)
• Increase your take-home pay with salary packaging benefits

At RSL LifeCare , we have a dedicated and energetic Home Care team that’s growing! Our team provides care services and support across the ACT & NSW to veterans and seniors in their own home. We have a highly rewarding opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organisation in the fastest-growing segment of the aged care industry as more and more Australians seek support to maintain their independence at home. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you’ll help people stay safe and comfortable at home by:

• Helping with personal care (showering, dressing, grooming)
• Providing respite care (giving carers a break)
• Helping clients stay active and connected in their community
• Following care plans to meet each person’s needs
• Working as a team to provide the best support possible

Why Work with Us?

We value and support our team. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• Salary packaging – Get up to $15,900 tax-free per year to increase your take-home pay
• Retail discounts – Save money at 700+ stores
• Fitness Passport
• Extra pay on leave – 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• Career growth – Opportunities to move into Residential Care or Community Services
• We support growing families with 9 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible team members, regardless of gender or caregiver status, in addition to any Government Paid Parental Leave entitlements.

To succeed in this role we'd expect you to have:

• A caring nature – genuinely passionate about helping people
• Certificate in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability
• Good communication skills with the ability chat and listen to clients and team members
• Ability to work independently & comfortable using technology
• Australian working rights
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable, insured car
• A Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to get one)
• Experience in aged care or disability support
• First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to get one)

It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare.

Our commitment to diversity:

We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team.

We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability

Location

HC Illawarra