Support Worker

RSL LifeCare Limited; Ballina Shire Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑fee

Retail discounts

Fitness Passport

17.5% leave loading on annual leave

Career growth

Job summary

RSL LifeCare Limited is seeking a Home Care - Support Worker in Ballina, NSW. The role focuses on helping veterans and seniors stay independent at home, with a strong emphasis on safety, respect and personalized care within a supportive team.

You will follow care plans, assist with personal care, provide respite, and support clients to stay engaged in their community. Relevant qualifications and a valid driver’s licence are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability.
• First Aid and CPR certificates are desirable.
• Australian working rights required.

Responsibilities

• Help with personal care (showering, dressing, grooming).
• Provide respite care to give carers a break.
• Help clients stay active and connected in their community.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

A caring nature

Good communication

Australian working rights

Driver’s licence

Education

Certificate in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability

Tools

Care planning software

Job description

Home Care - Support Worker

Pay rate: up to $36.49 per hour (based on experience)

Flexible work options: Part-time (contracts depends on your availability)

Increase your take-home pay with salary packaging benefits

At RSL LifeCare, we have a dedicated and energetic Home Care team that’s growing! Our team provides care services and support across the ACT & NSW to veterans and seniors in their own home. We have a highly rewarding opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organisation in the fastest-growing segment of the aged care industry as more and more Australians seek support to maintain their independence at home. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you’ll help people stay safe and comfortable at home by:

• Helping with personal care (showering, dressing, grooming)
• Providing respite care (giving carers a break)
• Helping clients stay active and connected in their community
• Following care plans to meet each person’s needs
• Working as a team to provide the best support possible

Why Work with Us?

We value and support our team. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• Salary packaging - Get up to $15,900 tax-free per year to increase your take-home pay
• Retail discounts - Save money at 700+ stores
• Fitness Passport
• Extra pay on leave - 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• Career growth - Opportunities to move into Residential Care or Community Services

To succeed in this role we'd expect you to have:

• A caring nature - genuinely passionate about helping people
• Certificate in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability
• Good communication skills with the ability chat and listen to clients and team members
• Ability to work independently & comfortable using technology
• Australian working rights
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable, insured car
• A Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to get one)
• Experience in aged care or disability support
• First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to get one)

It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare.

Our commitment to diversity

We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team.

We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Location

HC Ballina

RSL LifeCare is a leader in senior living, providing high quality retirement villages, aged care homes (nursing homes) and personal home care throughout NSW and the ACT. Proudly serving Australia for over 100 years, RSL LifeCare is a successful and growing not-for-profit organisation which began as a haven for war veterans and today is open to all Australians.