Support Services Worker

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland is seeking part-time Service Support Workers to provide in-home cleaning and housekeeping across the Sunshine Coast, including areas like Maroochydore and Mooloolaba. The role requires travel to clients’ homes and adherence to domestic care plans with a focus on elderly care and independence.

You will need a current driver’s licence and your own vehicle, plus a National Police Certificate. Certificates II/III in Cleaning Operations are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning homes for clients.
• Ability to follow domestic care plans.
• Comfortable working independently with elderly clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning and housekeeping support to clients in their homes.
• Follow care plans and maintain professional boundaries with clients and families.

Skills

Cleaning

Housekeeping

Care plans

Communication

Elderly care independence

Education

Cert II/III Cleaning Ops

Job description

Anglicare Southern Queensland – Maroochydore QLD

Anglicare's Home and Community service offers a range of supports and assistance to enable our older population to live their best lives in their own homes.

About the Role:

We currently have Part-time Service Support Worker positions available to service clients across the Sunshine Coast region. Our workers provide invaluable support by providing cleaning support to our clients in their homes.

Some suburbs of travel required in this role:

• Maroochydore, Alex Headland, Mooloolaba, Mountain Creek, Buddina, Buderim, Sippy Downs

About You:

We are looking for applicants that have:

• Experience in cleaning
• Comfortable in the use of housekeeping equipment
• Able to follow domestic care plans
• Clear communicator who can maintain professional boundaries with clients and their families
• Demonstrated ability to be able to work independently and effectively with the elderly

The physical demands of this role will include standing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching etc.

• A Certificate II or III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations) will be highly regarded but not required

The following will be required of successful applicants:

• Current Driver Licence and your own reliable vehicle
• A current National Police Certificate
• Tetanus and Hepatitis B shots (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join Anglicare?

• Above award rates of pay
• Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
• Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
• Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
• Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.
• Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protection.