Home Care Support Worker

Australian Unity Limited; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Additional leave options

14 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

Australian Unity Limited is seeking a compassionate care worker to support older Australians aged 65+ in their own homes across Newcastle and surrounding communities. This permanent part-time role offers flexible shifts from 7am to 7pm on weekdays, with 20–50 hours per fortnight and potential for shift flex.

You will join a supportive team with paid induction, ongoing training, and opportunities to upskill.

Qualifications

• Live in the Newcastle–Lake Macquarie area and surrounding communities

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driver's license

Job description

23h ago , from Australian Unity Group Services Pty Ltd

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 & Lake Macquarie area including Newcastle CBD, Adamstown, New Lambton, Kotara, Mayfield, Waratah, Jesmond, Wallsend, Cardiff, Glendale, Charlestown, Warners Bay, Belmont, Swansea 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 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday (weekend availability is desirable but not essential for experienced care workers)
• Commitment to our paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training when you start!
• Open to Entry Level & Experienced candidates

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 and domestic support to older Australians in their homes including:

• 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

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

Staying Safe During Your Job Search

Please remember that Australian Unity will never ask candidates to pay a fee, purchase services, or engage a CV consultant as part of the recruitment process. All communications from our Talent Acquisition team will be sent from an @australianunity.com.au email address. If you ever receive a message that seems unusual or requests payment, please contact us directly to verify its authenticity.

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