Support Worker - Home and Community care

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 46,838 - 50,971; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Km reimbursement

Travel time paid

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Annual leave loading

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist clients living at home across Dubbo and surrounding areas. You will travel between client locations, helping with daily activities and personal care as required in the care plan.

The role offers part-time or casual opportunities with flexible hours and the chance to contribute to the wellbeing and independence of older Australians in the community.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for high quality care in the community.
• Comfortable interacting with diverse clients.
• Reliable team player with safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with day-to-day in-home tasks (cleaning, tidying, laundry).
• Transport to appointments and shopping.
• Meal preparation and personal care assistance (where trained).
• Provide social support or respite for carers and families.
• Travel to clients around Dubbo and surrounding areas.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Workplace safety

Education

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support

Job description

Support Worker - Home and Community care

Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia

Posted Monday 20 July 2026 at 2:00 pm

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Recently increased hourly rate from $34.50 - $37.00 per hour + superannuation + km reimbursement ($1.11 cents per km)
• Experienced and qualified or brand new to the care industry? Both welcome!
• Location - Travelling to visit clients around Dubbo and surrounding areas
• Permanent Part Time or casual roles available - flexible hours and days
• Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!

Catholic Healthcare now employs over 6,000 people, with over 30 years of service. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities and supporting them to live the life they choose through innovative person‑centred models of care. We’re committed to creating a world where older people thrive.

We are looking for passionate and caring individuals to make a difference in our clients' lives by assisting them to live at home independently for as long as possible. You will be travelling around Dubbo and surrounding suburbs in a varied and rewarding role - no two days will be the same!!

Day to day role looks like:

• Supporting and connecting with our clients assisting with day to day in home tasks - cleaning, tidying, washing and other tasks within the client's care plan
• Transport to appointments and shopping
• Meal preparation
• Social Support or Respite for family/carers
• Personal care including assistance with showering and dressing (if qualified/fully trained)

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• A genuine passion for providing high quality care to older Australian's in the community
• To be comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people
• To be a reliable team player
• To have an understanding of workplace health and safety
• Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support highly regarded (but not essential)
• An Australian driver's licence and access to a registered motor vehicle (essential)

What we can offer you:

• Competitive hourly pay rate + Km reimbursement (99c per Km) + paid travel time
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Career growth and increased earning potential
• Earn and learn - we will support you to get a Certificate 3 in Individual Support with paid placement
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.

Apply online now!

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from 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.

Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.