Home Care Support Worker | Northern Beaches

Care Connect - Community Care Provider; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual PT roles

Flexible shifts 8am–6pm

Training & development

Employee wellbeing program

Fitness Passport

Not-for-profit 30+ yrs

Job summary

Care Connect - Community Care Provider is seeking a Home Care Support Worker to help Australians remain independent at home across the Northern Beaches and surrounding areas. You will provide domestic assistance, personal care, meal prep, and mobility support, building meaningful relationships with clients.

The role offers flexible shifts, ongoing training, and a supportive not-for-profit workplace, with emphasis on safety, empathy, and delivering high-quality home care services.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Compassionate, client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Domestic assistance, including cleaning and laundry.
• Personal care and hygiene support.
• Meal preparation and shopping assistance.
• Medication reminders.
• Mobility support and community access.
• Social support and companionship.

Skills

Communication & listening

Compassionate care

Independent work

Education

Certificate III in Care

Nursing qualification (Bachelor/Diploma)

Care-experience 3+ months

Job description

Description:

Make a Difference Every Day in Your Local Community

Care Connect is seeking compassionate and reliable Home Care Support Workers to support Australians to remain independent, safe and connected in their own homes across Northern Beaches and surrounding areas.

Why Join Care Connect?

• Casual and Permanent Part-Time opportunities available
• Flexible shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm
• Ongoing training and career development
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits
• Fitness Passport membership with access to hundreds of gyms and fitness centres
• Join a trusted Not-For-Profit organisation with over 30 years of community care experience

Before You Apply

• A current Australian Driver's Licence
• Your own reliable vehicle
• Comprehensive vehicle insurance
• Availability to work at least three weekdays (Monday to Friday)

As this role involves travelling between clients' homes and may include transporting clients to appointments or community activities, these requirements are essential.

About The Role

As a Home Care Support Worker, you'll help Australians maintain their independence and quality of life by providing:

• Domestic assistance, including cleaning and laundry
• Personal care and hygiene support
• Meal preparation and shopping assistance
• Medication reminders
• Mobility support and community access
• Social support and companionship

Most importantly, you'll build meaningful relationships and make a genuine difference in people's lives every day.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking people with a positive attitude, a caring nature and a genuine passion for helping others.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• A compassionate and client-focused approach
• The ability to work independently and manage your time effectively

Our ideal candidate will hold one of the following:

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability or Home & Community Care; OR
• Bachelor or Diploma of Nursing (including students who have successfully completed their first year of study)
• Candidates without relevant qualifications must have at least three months of paid care work experience to be considered.

In addition, you'll need:

• Current Australian working rights
• A current Australian Driver's Licence and a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
• First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain before commencement)
• Current Police Check and Working with Children Check (we can assist successful candidates with obtaining a Police Check)

Candidates who speak additional languages are strongly encouraged to apply.

We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our diverse community of clients. Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, mature-aged workers and people living with disability.