Community Worker - Lower North Shore

Work Initiatives; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay + km allowance

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Annual Leave Loading 17.5%

Career growth opportunities

Earn & learn Certificate 3 in ID

Fitness Passport

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare is seeking compassionate in-home care workers to travel around Sydney's Lower North Shore, supporting clients to live independently at home. Roles are permanent part-time or casual with flexible hours and days.

Responsibilities include daily living support, meal prep, transport to appointments, and personal care where trained. Applicants should bring a genuine passion for elder care, reliability, and the ability to interact with diverse people.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for providing high-quality care to older Australians in the community.
• Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people.
• Reliable team player.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Certificate III/IV in Individual Support is highly regarded.
• Australian driver’s licence and access to a registered motor vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with day-to-day in-home tasks including cleaning, tidying, washing as per care plan.
• Transport to appointments and shopping.
• Meal preparation and social support or respite for carers.
• Provide personal care such as showering and dressing if qualified.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!Increased hourly rate from July 1st - $34.50 - $48.75 per hour + superannuation + km reimbursement ($1.11 per km)Experienced and qualified or brand new to the care industry? Both welcome!Location - Travelling to visit clients around Sydney's Lower North ShorePermanent Part Time or casual roles available - flexible hours and days

Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax! Catholic Healthcare now employs over 6,000 people, with over 30 years of service. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

At Catholic Healthcare we prioritise developing meaningful relationships with our clients. We want our clients and families feeling they are seen, heard and known. We are looking for passionate and caring individuals to make a difference in our clients' lives by assisting them to live at home independently for as long as possible.

You will be travelling around lower North shore in a varied and rewarding role - no two days will be the same!! Day To Day Role Looks

Like Supporting and connecting with our clients assisting with day to day in home tasks - cleaning, tidying, washing and other tasks within the client's care plan

Transport to appointments and shopping Meal preparation Social Support or Respite for family/carers Personal care including assistance with showering and dressing (if qualified/fully trained)

To Be Successful In This Role You’ll NeedA genuine passion for providing high quality care to older Australian's in the community

To be comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people

To be a reliable team player

To have an understanding of workplace health and safety

Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support highly regarded (but not essential)An Australian driver's licence and access to a registered motor vehicle (essential)

What We Can Offer YouCompetitive hourly pay rate + Km reimbursement ($1.11per Km) + paid travel time Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax17.5% Annual Leave LoadingCareer growth and increased earning potential

Earn and learn - we will support you to get a Certificate 3 in Individual Support with paid placement

Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits

Paid Parental leave Long Service leave after 5 yearsA values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation.

We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from 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.