Community Support Worker - Home Care

Intereach; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Intereach in Maryborough, Victoria, seeks a Community Support Worker (Home Care) for a permanent part-time role (minimum 15 hours/week) based on site. You’ll assist older and younger clients to live independently at home, delivering person-centred support tailored to individual goals and needs.

The role includes respite care, personal care, domestic tasks, social support and engagement, meal prep, and documentation. Requires Certificate III in relevant care fields and a driver licence.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience or interest in supporting people with a range of care needs.
• Current Australian Driver Licence and access to a insured vehicle.
• Comfort using a smartphone and basic Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide respite care, companionship, domestic assistance and personal care.
• Support social engagement and community participation.
• Assist with meal preparation and household tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and document participant progress.
• Support independence through a wellness and reablement approach.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Digital literacy

Driver Licence

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability, Home and Community Care or equivalent

Job description

Be the reason someone feels seen and supported to live independently in their own home!

Intereach is looking for a Community Support Worker (Home Care) to join our team in Maryborough. This is a permanent part-time position (minimum 15 hours per week) based onsite, supporting people to maintain their independence, wellbeing and connection to their community.

Importantly, this role supports both older people accessing aged care services and younger people who are eligible for the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC/PYP). Applicants should understand that the role is not limited to working with older people. You may support younger people living with disability, chronic health conditions or other support needs to remain independent and actively participate in their communities.

In this rewarding role, you'll provide person-centred support tailored to each person's individual circumstances, goals and support needs, helping them live safely, comfortably and as independently as possible in their own homes.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Community Support Worker, you'll provide a range of services tailored to each person's needs, including:

• Respite care and companionship
• Domestic assistance (Cleaning) and household support
• Personal care services
• Social support and community engagement
• Meal preparation assistanceSupport with recreational and social activities
• Encouraging independence through a reablement and wellness approach
• Reporting on participant wellbeing and progress
• Maintaining accurate participant records and documentation

You may work with people from different age groups, including older people receiving aged care services and younger people accessing support through HACC/PYP. This requires a flexible, person-centred approach that recognises individual strengths, abilities, preferences and goals, regardless of age or support needs.

Your work will help people maintain their independence, build confidence, stay connected to their communities and continue living in their own homes.

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Hold a minimum Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability, Home and Community Care or equivalent
• Have experience providing personal care and domestic assistance, or a strong interest in supporting people with a range of care and support needs
• Have availability over 3 weekdays per week
• Have an understanding of the needs of older people, younger people with disability or other support needs, carers and families
• Are comfortable supporting younger people as well as older people, recognising that their goals, interests, lifestyles and support requirements may differ
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills
• Are committed to a person-centred, strengths-based approach to care and support
• Have a current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence and access to a fully insured vehicle
• Hold current First Aid and CPR qualifications
• Are comfortable using a smartphone and basic Microsoft Office applications

Mandatory Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must be able to obtain or hold:

• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance
• Criminal Record Check
• Relevant screening, clearances and eligibility requirements for the aged care and HACC/PYP services delivered
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Smartphone for work-related communication and documentation

Why Join Intereach?

At Intereach, we don't just offer a job—we offer the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while being supported by a values-driven organisation.

You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive hourly rates under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (Level 4 – Certificate III qualified or Level 5 – Certificate IV qualified)
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Career progression opportunities within a growing community organisation
• The opportunity to work with a supportive and passionate team dedicated to strengthening local communities

Need More Information?

For general enquiries or confidential support with the application process:

Jessica Kemp | Recruitment Officer

PH: 1300 488 *** E: *******@intereach.com.au

For role-specific enquiries:

Scott Comte | Team Leader Workforce – Aged Care Services

PH: 0499 984 ***

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Intereach is an inclusive employer and proudly welcomes applicants from all walks of life. People of all ages, cultures, backgrounds, experiences and identities are encouraged to apply.

As a Child Safe organisation, Intereach is committed to creating and maintaining an environment where children feel safe, respected and protected at all times.

Applications close 10am Monday, 17 November 2026.

We encourage you to apply promptly as applications may close prior to the advertised closing date. Applications will be assessed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment process without delay.