Community Support Workers - Southern Highlands

CatholicCare Wollongong; Moss Vale; Sur place; AUD 43 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

NFP salary packaging

3 days Christmas leave

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Long service leave after 7 years

Study leave and professional dev

Fitness Passport

EAP

Résumé du poste

CatholicCare Wollongong is seeking Community Support Workers for the Southern Highlands region. You will deliver in-home personal care, domestic assistance and social support to aged care and NDIS participants on a permanent part-time basis.

Role includes following checks, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development and salary packaging through the NFP scheme.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent completed or underway.

Responsabilités

• Provide personal care and grooming tailored to each participant.
• Assist with light domestic tasks, meal preparation and shopping.
• Support medication administration as prescribed by a clinician.
• Offer social support and respite in homes and local communities.
• Document wellbeing and communicate changes to the care team.

Connaissances

Personal care

Domestic assistance

Medication support

Documentation

Communication

Formation

Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability or equivalent

Description du poste

Community Support Workers - Southern Highlands

Do you have a genuine passion for supporting people to live independently? Join CatholicCare Wollongong as a Community Support Worker, where you'll build meaningful relationships with aged care and NDIS participants right in their own homes and community.

We are recruiting Community Support Workers to deliver personal care, domestic assistance, medication support, and social and respite services across the Southern Highlands region. Permanent part-time positions are available with flexibility to suit your work-life balance.

• Pay rate: $31.13 – $34.59/hour (depending on experience and qualifications) + travel time between clients + KM reimbursement + NFP Salary Packaging
• Hours: Permanent part-time — flexible days and hours
• Position type: Permanent
• Location: Southern Highlands region

Role highlights

In addition to being part of a values-driven organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives:

• Up to $18,550 tax-free NFP salary packaging
• 3 days additional leave at Christmas
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Long service leave after 7 years
• Study leave and professional development opportunities
• Fitness Passport and EAP

What you'll be doing

• Provide personal care and grooming support tailored to individual participant needs
• Assist with domestic tasks including light cleaning, meal preparation, and shopping
• Support accurate medication administration as prescribed by a medical professional
• Provide social support and respite within participants' homes and communities
• Document participant wellbeing and report any significant changes to the care team

What we're looking for

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability or equivalent — completed or working towards (fee-free course options may be available)
• Genuine commitment to supporting people with a disability and/or who are ageing
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current NSW Driver's Licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle

Checks required (or willingness to obtain)

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• National Criminal History Check

Desirable (highly regarded)

• Experience providing support in aged care or disability settings
• Experience working with people from CALD backgrounds
• Fluency in a language other than English

Why CatholicCare Wollongong?

At CatholicCare Wollongong, we're committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care that strengthens individuals, families, and communities. You'll be part of a supportive team where your work directly improves the lives of the people you serve — every single day.

For further information contact Linda Peters at ******@catholiccare.dow.org.au

Close Date: 22 November 2026

We value diversity and inclusion. CatholicCare Wollongong welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to child safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. All roles require probity and pre-employment checks.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We look forward to hearing from you!