Home Care Support Worker

Australian Unity; Inverell; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% super

$0.92/km allowance

Paid travel time

Permanent part-time contracts

Job summary

Australian Unity is seeking a dedicated Home Care Assistant to support older Australians (65+) in Inverell and surrounding areas. You’ll perform domestic tasks, personal care, meal preparation, and companionship, enabling independence at home.

Permanent part-time or casual contracts are available, with flexible hours 6 per day between 7am and 7pm, and travel time paid. A current NSW driver's licence and car are required, plus comprehensive induction and training.

Qualifications

• Live in Inverell area and surrounding communities with a valid Australian driver’s licence and own car.
• 3+ months paid experience in an aged care setting.
• Available to work a minimum of 6 hours per day, 7am–7pm, Mon–Fri with occasional weekend.
• Willingness to complete paid induction and training.

Responsibilities

• Domestic support: cleaning, laundry and meal preparation.
• Personal care: showering, grooming, toileting and mobility support.
• Medication assistance as required.
• Provide social support, transport and companionship to promote independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Driver's licence

Own car

Aged care experience

Flexible hours

Weekend availability

Job description

Join a supportive team helping older Australians (65+) live independently at home and make a real difference every day.

About You

• Live across the Inverell area including Ashford, Auburn Vale, Brodies Plain, Bundarra, Delungra, Gilgai, Long Plain, Rob Roy, Stanborough, Tingha, Warialda and surrounding communities
• Hold a current Australian Drivers' Licence with your own car (no international license's or shared vehicles)
• Have 3+ months industry experience in a paid Aged Care setting
• Available to work a minimum of 6 hours a day between 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday (one weekend per month required)
• Commitment to our paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training when you start!

What We Offer

• $34.80 - $36.59 per hour + 12% super + $0.92/km allowance + paid travel time
• Permanent Part-time contracts: 20-50 hours per fortnight + flex up shifts
• Permanent Part-Time or Casual Contracts

Your Role

As a valued member of the team, you'll deliver high-quality, person-centred care and domestic support to older Australians in their homes including:

• Domestic support: cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
• Personal care: showering, grooming, toileting & mobility support
• Medication assistance
• Social support, transport and companionshipPromoting independence, dignity & wellbeing

Why you'll love working with us

• Stability: Permanent part time-role with paid leave entitlements
• Support: Paid induction and ongoing training
• Progression: Opportunities to upskill and grow your career
• Perks: Employee discounts, additional leave options and 14 weeks paid parent leave

Note

No visa sponsorship available.

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please click https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan