Senior Home Care Worker

Churches of Christ in Queensland; Warwick; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Churches of Christ in Queensland is seeking a Senior Home Care Worker – Qualified to deliver compassionate, client-centered in-home care across Warwick and surrounds. You will assist with daily tasks, medications, companionship, and community transport, while supporting care plan reviews and mentoring junior staff.

The role requires Certificate III in Individual Support or higher, current First Aid/CPR, and a valid Australian driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in direct support.
• Current Australian work rights (no sponsorship available).
• Certificate III in Individual Support or higher; Medication qualification or willingness to obtain.
• First Aid and CPR qualification required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, client-centered care in clients' homes.
• Assist with medications, personal care, and daily tasks.
• Support with household tasks: cleaning, meals, shopping.
• Provide transportation support to appointments and activities.
• Mentor and train fellow Home Care Workers; participate in care plan reviews.

Skills

Medication administration

First Aid and CPR

Police Check

Driver's license

Work rights

Communication skills

Reliable and adaptable

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV or Diploma (preferred)

Job description

• Salary packaging benefits & 5 weeks annual leave
• Immediate Start Available

Senior Home Care Worker – Qualified

Churches of Christ Home Care, Darling and Southern Downs surrounds

About the role

Churches of Christ are currently looking for caring and reliable Senior Home Care Workers.
You will provide compassionate, client-centered care to individuals in their homes with everyday tasks, companionship, medication and social support as well as some office-based responsibilities.

There will be times when you’ll contribute to planning and coordination from our office. As a senior team member, you will also be available for on-call support as the need arises, ensuring that clients receive the highest standard of care when they need it most.

As a Senior Home Care Worker, you will:

• Provide friendly companionship and emotional support to clients in their homes
• Assist with medications and personal cares
• Assist with household tasks such as light cleaning, meal preparation, and shopping.
• Support clients with transport to appointments and community activities.
• Encourage independence and well-being in a home environment.
• Participate in the review of client care plans, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate
• Train and mentor Home Care Workers, including completing annual performance appraisals

What we're looking for

Are you somebody who is passionate about delivering quality Home Care services to the local community? Do you excel at providing personalised assistance to clients, helping them maintain their independence and enhancing their quality of life within their chosen community?

• Is reliable, adaptable and has well developed communication skills – occasional early starts are required so this role will not suit school hours workers
• Currently holds the below qualifications
• Certificate III in Individual Support or higher (Certificate IV or Diploma preferred)
• Medication qualified - or willing to obtain
• Currently holds a First Aid and CPR qualification
• Currently holds, or willing to obtain a current Police Check
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in direct support required
• A current driver's license and a reliable, registered, and comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for work purposes are essential for this role.(Reimbursement of $0.96 per KM is provided for use of own vehicle)
• Hold a valid Australian Work Rights - Unfortunately we are not currently able to sponsor

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of:

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit, employees can salary package up to $18,549 p.a. tax-free — $15,900 on everyday expenses and $2,649 on meals/entertainment, which can significantly increase your take-home pay. To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

We offer generous annual leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a supportive work culture, and discounts at a range of retail outlets.

Ready to Make a Difference?

please contact Holley Goodfellowon 0447 839 656.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.

Location: Warwick QLD, Australia

Category: Home Care

Position Type: Permanent

Job Reference: DP000091

Posted: 22 Sep 2026

Churches of Christ acknowledges the traditional custodians of the different lands on which we live and work every day. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging for they hold the memories, traditions, cultures and hopes of First Nations People. We further acknowledge and recognise the resilience of First Nations People.

Contact our Churches of Christ Head Office

PO Box 508
Kenmore QLD 4069
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