Support Worker (Home Care)

People Who Care Inc.; Perth; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Superannuation

Job summary

People Who Care Inc. in Perth South-East Metro is seeking a casual Support Worker to deliver home care services as part of our CHSP, VHC and HC programs.

You will provide tailored personal and social support to older people, people with a disability, and clients in their own homes, helping them live safely and independently. Responsibilities include meal assistance, transport and social activities, personal care, medication reminders, mobility support and domestic tasks.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support (or similar) or equivalent experience.
• Current driver's license and reliable car.
• Current national police check (not older than 6 months).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Meal assistance, including shopping and meal preparation.
• Transport and accompaniment, including shopping trips and appointments.
• Social support, including outings and social activities.
• Personal care, including assistance with personal grooming, hygiene, bathing, and dressing.
• Provide support for health conditions, including skin care, medication reminders, and diabetes management.
• Assistance with mobility.
• Domestic assistance, including cleaning and laundry.

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support (or similar)

Job description

Support Worker (Home Care) South East Region

People Who Care is a not for profit organisation with over 45 years of service. We partner to provide support to older people, those with a disability or people who are facing a social crisis.

What's on offer:

• Opportunity for a suitably experienced Support Worker
• Based in Perth South-East Metro area
• Casual role - $43.03 per hour (Level 2) or $45.29 (Level 3) per hour + Salary Packaging options and Superannuation (rates inclusive of casual loading)
• Friendly and supportive team working with a positive workplace culture

Our Home Care services (CHSP, VHC, and HC) empower older people and veterans to live safely whilst enjoying as much independence as possible within their own homes. You will provide individualised care tailored to the needs of each client and their families.

Primary responsibilities:

• Meal assistance, including shopping and meal preparation.
• Transport and accompaniment, including shopping trips and appointments.
• Social support, including outings and social activities.
• Personal care, including assistance with personal grooming, hygiene, bathing, and dressing.
• Provide support for health conditions, including skin care, medication reminders, and diabetes management.
• Assistance with mobility.
• Domestic assistance, including cleaning and laundry.

What you will need:

• A kind, caring and respectful approach to service provision.
• Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support (or similar) or equivalent experience.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with individuals from a range of social, financial and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current driver's license and reliable car.
• Current national police check (not older than 6 months).
• Prior experience in a similar role in the community/home care (desirable) or similar.

People Who Care is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to achieving a diverse workforce from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

Posted Date09 Sep 2026

IndustryCommunity Services & Development