Support Worker

City of Kingston; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 4,469,000 - 4,656,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Supportive team

Growth opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

City of Kingston is seeking Support Workers to provide compassionate, in-home care to Kingston residents who are elderly, frail, or living with disabilities. Roles include domestic duties, meal preparation and personal care within a flexible, team-based Home Support environment.

Positions offer average five-hour daily shifts over four or five days, with Band 1 or Band 2 pay depending on qualification, and opportunities for professional development in community-based aged care.

Qualifications

• Level 2 First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Current driver's licence and your own registered and insured vehicle.
• Employee Working with Children Check or willing to obtain.
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support/Aged Care/Disability (for Band 2 role).

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance in clients' homes (light housework).
• Help clients prepare meals.
• Assist clients in accessing the community (accompany to supermarket).
• Provide personal care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Driver's licence

First Aid

Working with Children Check

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Disb

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support/Aged Care/Disability

Job description

Physical Health Assessment - Support Worker

• Rewarding role with a strong sense of purpose
• Band 1: $32.44 per hour plus superannuation (non-qualified)
• Band 2: $33.80 per hour plus superannuation (qualified)
• Location: Residential homes and the communities in and around the Kingston and Frankston municipalities

We have the following positions available

We are looking for support workers who are interested in working an average of five hours each day over a four- or five-day week.

Opportunities on offer:

• Band 1: Domestic duties only – no formal qualifications required
• Band 2: Cert III qualified or Cert IV qualified (desirable)

About the role

Our role involves providing compassionate, personalised support to Kingston residents who are elderly, frail, or living with disabilities. We deliver essential in-home care services designed to help individuals maintain their independence and quality of life.

What we can offer you in the Home Support team

• Flexibility & Work Life Balance: Flexible work hours that accommodate personal commitments, such as school schedules, with shifts designed to promote a healthy work-life balance
• Supportive Work Environment: A dedicated team that values collaboration and support and shares your passion for helping others, within a positive workplace culture.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Ongoing training and development, paving the way for career advancement in Community based aged care sector.
• Commitment to diversity and Inclusion: An inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.

About the role

As a support worker within the AccessCare team at the City of Kingston, you’ll have the opportunity to assist individuals of all ages, including the elderly and people with disabilities, to remain living independently in their own homes.

Depending on your training, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing domestic assistance to our clients in their homes (such as light housework)
• Helping clients prepare meals
• Assisting clients in accessing the community, such as accompanying them to the supermarket
• Providing personal care

Your Skills and Experience

You will bring exceptional interpersonal skills to foster authentic relationships with our clients. With a naturally kind and compassionate disposition, you are genuinely dedicated to ensuring that our most vulnerable community members feel safe, respected, and heard.

To be successful in this role, you will also need:

• Level 2 First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Current driver's licence and your own registered and insured vehicle
• Employee Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support/Aged Care/Disability (for Band 2 role)

All applicants must have the physical capacity to undertake homecare tasks, excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

• We make a difference
• We show care and respect
• We take pride in our work
• We are better together!

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

Enquiries

For any enquiries about the position, please contact Kirby Marks, Home Support Coordinator, ***********@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. As an employee of the City of Kingston, you will have access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events and Employee Assistance programs (EAP).

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.