Home Care Support Worker

Australian Unity; Mayfield; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability: Permanent part-time with 1+

Paid induction and ongoing training

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Australian Unity in Newcastle is seeking caregivers to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older Australians in their homes, helping them live independently and safely.

You will perform domestic tasks, personal care, mobility support and companionship, with paid induction and ongoing training. Permanent part-time roles with flex shifts are available, including weekend rosters for experienced carers.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Australian Driver's Licence with your own car.
• Available to work a minimum of 6 hours a day between 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Domestic support: cleaning, laundry and meal preparation.
• Personal care: showering, grooming, toileting & mobility support (where applicable).
• Medication assistance (where applicable and trained).
• Social support, transport and companionship (where trained).
• Promoting independence, dignity & wellbeing.

Skills

Driver's license

Own car

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 Newcastle area including Adamstown, Birmingham Gardens, Broadmeadow, Cardiff, Carrington, Glendale, Georgetown, Hamilton, Islington, Jesmond, Kotara, Mayfield, Maryville, Minmi, New Lambton, Shortland, Tighes Hill, The Hill, Wallsend, Waratah, Warabrook Wickham and surrounding communities
• Hold a current Australian Drivers' Licence with your own car (no international license's or shared vehicles)
• Available to work a minimum of 6 hours a day between 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (some weekend rosters available for experienced carers)
• Commitmentto our paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training when you start!

What We Offer:

• $32.61 - $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 opportunities for experienced candidates; Casual entry-level roles available with the potential to transition to Permanent Part-Time employment

Your Role

As a valued member of the team, you’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older Australians in their homes.

• Domestic support: cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
• Personal care: showering, grooming, toileting & mobility support (where applicable)
• Medication assistance (where applicable and trained)
• Social support, transport and companionship (where trained)
• Promoting independence, dignity & wellbeing

Whether you're starting your care career or bring existing experience, you'll play an important role in supporting clients with their domestic needs.

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

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