Home Care Support Worker | Sydney CBD

Care Connect - Community Care Provider; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Training & career development

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Not-for-profit organisation with 30+ y

Job summary

Care Connect is seeking compassionate Home Care Support Workers to help Australians stay independent at home across Sydney CBD and surrounding areas. You’ll provide domestic help, personal care, meal preparation and social support to clients in their homes.

This role offers casual and permanent part-time opportunities with shifts from 8:00am to 6:00pm, ongoing training, wellbeing benefits and a not-for-profit workplace focused on community impact and career development.

Qualifications

• “Certificate III in Individual Support”, “Aged Care”, “Disability” or “Home & Community Care” certificates; OR Bachelor or Diploma of Nursing
• Students who have completed first year of study may apply
• Candidates without relevant qualifications must have at least 3 months paid care work experience

Responsibilities

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

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 Sydney CBD 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

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Availability to work at least three weekdays (Monday to Friday)
• Ability to independently travel between clients' throughout North Sydney & Sydney CBD (No Car Required)

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
• 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

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about helping Australians live independently and want a rewarding role in your local community, we'd love to hear from you.

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.