Community Worker - South West Sydney - Campbelltown and Camden area

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Belimbla Park; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Leave loading 17.5%

Paid parental leave

Private health insurance discounts

Km reimbursement

Career growth

Earn & learn – Cert III

Gym discount

Long service leave

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited in New South Wales is seeking passionate carers to support older Australians living at home. You will travel around Campbelltown and Camden, visiting clients on a casual or part‑time basis, with shifts Monday and Friday.

No two days are the same as you assist with daily tasks, transport, meals, and personal care. A genuine care mindset, reliable teamwork, and a driver’s licence are essential; Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support is highly regarded but not

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for providing high-quality care to older Australians.
• Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable team player.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support highly regarded (but not essential).
• Australian driver’s licence and access to a registered vehicle (essential).

Responsibilities

• Assist 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).

Skills

Good communication skills

Reliable team player

Workplace health and safety

Australian driver’s licence

Education

Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Recently increased hourly rate from $34.50 - $37.00 per hour+ 25% casual loading + superannuation + km reimbursement ($1.11 cents per km)
• Experienced and qualified - Both welcome!
• Location - Travelling to visit clients around Campbelltown and Camden area
• Arabic speaking preferred but not essential
• Casual and permanent part time position available Monday and Friday
• Not for profit employer, so you pass less tax!

Catholic Healthcare now has over 6000 employees and more than 30 years of service. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities and supporting them to live the life they choose through innovative person-centred models of care. We’re committed to creating a world where older people thrive.

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 Campbelltown and Camden area areas 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 Need

• A genuine passion for providing high quality care to older Australian's in the community
• To be comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people
• Good communication skills
• 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 You

• Competitive hourly pay rate + Km reimbursement ($1.11 per Km) + paid travel time
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Career 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
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• A 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.