Leisure and Lifestyle - Transport Care Worker

Uniting; Inner West; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Uniting is seeking a caring Care Worker for our Mobile Bus Service across Sydney to support older people to live with dignity, independence and connection. This permanent part-time role (75 hours per fortnight) involves travelling on a bus, delivering person-centred care, promoting safety, respect and choice, and working with a friendly team to keep people engaged in their communities.

You’ll bring a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent experience, great communication and

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to older people while travelling on our bus service
• Assist people to feel safe, comfortable and valued throughout their journey
• Support individual needs while promoting dignity, independence and choice
• Build positive and respectful relationships with customers, families and colleagues
• Help create a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment on board
• Work as part of a friendly and professional team while travelling to different locations across Sydney
• Contribute to the safe and smooth operation of the service

Skills

Great communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Calm and compassionate

Adaptability

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Care Worker – Mobile Bus Service

PERMANENT PART TIME 75 HOURS PER FORTNIGHT

Make a difference wherever the journey takes you!

Are you passionate about supporting older people to live with dignity, independence and connection?

Join our team as a Care Worker on our mobile bus service, travelling across Sydney and providing compassionate support to people in their communities.

This is a unique opportunity to take your care skills on the road, meet people from diverse backgrounds and help create positive experiences for the people we support.

What You’ll Do

• Provide person-centred care and support to older people while travelling on our bus service
• Assist people to feel safe, comfortable and valued throughout their journey
• Support individual needs while promoting dignity, independence and choice
• Build positive and respectful relationships with customers, families and colleagues
• Help create a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment on board
• Work as part of a friendly and professional team while travelling to different locations across Sydney
• Contribute to the safe and smooth operation of the service

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent experience
• A genuine passion for supporting and caring for older people
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A calm, respectful and compassionate approach
• Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to travel across Sydney
• A commitment to providing safe, high-quality and person-centred care

Desirable:

Experience in aged care, community services, disability, hospitality, retail or other customer-focused roles.

Why join us?

• Make a real difference in the lives of older people in the community
• Enjoy a role that's varied, active and different every day
• Work across Sydney while connecting with people from diverse communities
• Join a supportive and respectful team
• Access ongoing training and professional development
• Be part of a service that helps people stay connected and engaged in their community

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone to apply.