Support Worker

Centacare Catholic Family Services; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual flexibility

Travel time reimbursement

Kilometre reimbursement

Paid training

EAP

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Centacare Catholic Family Service on the Gold Coast is seeking Casual Support Workers to provide person-centred in-home aged care for QCSS clients across the southern end of the Gold Coast. This role offers casual hours with flexible shifts, meaningful community impact, and the chance to work within a respected, values-based organisation.

You will help clients with domestic tasks, social participation, and personal care, while meeting safety and documentation requirements and upholding dignity

Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher in a relevant field
• Experience in support work, cleaning, hospitality or similar roles

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance, including cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
• Support clients to maintain independence and achieve their personal goals
• Facilitate social and community participation through companionship and outings
• Transport clients and assist with shopping, errands and appointments using your own vehicle
• Build respectful, trusting relationships while promoting dignity, choice, privacy and independence

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Adult/Community Support or related field

Job description

• Enjoy casual flexibility providing meaningful in-home aged care support
• Join a highly respected, values-based organisation

• Enjoy casual flexibility providing meaningful in-home aged care support
• $45.27/hr + Super, plus paid travel time & kilometre reimbursement
• Join a highly respected, values-based organisation

Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability. Centacare has a workforce of over 3,000, including volunteers, andoperatesinnumerouslocations, supporting tens of thousands of people annually. Join us in helping make a positive difference.

We are currently seeking Casual Support Workers to provide quality, person-centred support to QCSS clients in their own homes across the Southern end of the Gold Coast

Employment

Casual

Locations

Broadbeach to Palm Beach and surrounding suburbs

Hours

Casual hours covering sick days, planned and unplanned leave

Availability

2 days of availability. Mustbe available either Thursday and/or Fridays from 3:30pm - 5pm. Most shift ranges from Monday to Friday during 8am - 5pm.

Shifts

Typicall, 1–3 hours per client, with travel between multiple clients throughout the day

Renumeration

Level 2.1 $45.27/hr (including the 25% Casual loading) + Super + Paid travel time + Kilometers reimbursement + Paid training + EAP.

Shift Type

80% or more of your shifts will involve Domestic Assistance, along with Social Support and Personal Care.

About QCSS

The Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) supports people to live independently and stay connected with their community.

Your Responsibilities May Include

• Providing domestic assistance, including cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
• Supporting clients to maintain independence and achieve their personal goals
• Facilitating social and community participation through companionship and outings
• Transporting clients and assisting with shopping, errands and appointments using your own vehicle
• Building respectful, trusting relationships while promoting dignity, choice, privacy and independence

We Are Looking For Caring and Reliable Support Workers Who

• Hold a Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Community Services or a related field; or
• Have experience in support work, cleaning, hospitality or similar roles
• Have a genuine passion for supporting people to live independently, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Are caring, reliable and respectful, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Role Requirements

• Australian working rights
• Current Australian Driver Licence – Open or Green P Plates
• Current Queensland motor vehicle registration
• Access to a reliable, insured and roadworthy vehicle

Willing to obtain

• A Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• National Police Check
• First Aid and CPR certification

What we can offer

• Casual flexibility -covering planned and unplanned leave
• Paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement for community shifts
• Paid training on commencement and ongoing development
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing, safety and support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Inclusive and respectful workplace aligned with strong organisational values

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and enjoy providing practical, person-centred support, we would love to hear from you.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities,ministriesand services, andmaintainsa zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screening during recruitment process and requireemployees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.