Community Support Workers | Aged Care

McArthur; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Hourly rates

Flexible working arrangements

Shift flexibility and travel time paid

Support from a dedicated team

Job summary

McArthur in Queensland seeks experienced Community Support Workers to provide full-day shifts Monday to Friday, offering in-home and community-based support.

You will assist with personal care, domestic tasks, meal prep, social engagement, and transport between client homes, helping clients stay independent in their own communities.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support completed.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current Blue Card.
• Current Yellow Card / NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Open Queensland Driver's Licence (provisional or overseas licences not eligible).
• Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
• Minimum 12 months' experience in aged or community care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Aged Care Experience

Reliable & Responsible

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

We are looking to build a strong team of exceptional Community 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 7:00am 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 within your local area

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 two days per week.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with an iconic and contemporary community care provider while enjoying the flexibility and freedom offered through agency employment.