Support Worker - Home Care (Pakenham /Narre Warren/Cranbourne)

Calvary Health Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Flexible working hours

Paid travel time

Career development programs

Free Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A community health organization in Melbourne is seeking dedicated part-time staff to support individuals with daily living activities. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, promoting client goals, and ensuring a high standard of customer service. The role offers flexible hours, career development opportunities, and not-for-profit benefits such as salary packaging and travel compensation.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Driver's Licence and insured motor vehicle.
• Desire to join a team committed to the care of others.
• Flexibility to work varied hours.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities like cooking and cleaning.
• Assist with personal care and medication prompting.
• Promote customer choice and meaningful activities.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proficiency with technology

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support

Job description

Overview

Permanent part-time positions are available to work with the community care team in metropolitan Melbourne. Locations include Pakenham, Narre Warren and Cranbourne.

Location: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Closing on: Sep 10 2025

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, community participation and companionship.


• Assist with personal care, mobility support and medication prompting when required.


• Support clients to achieve goals in partnership with other support networks.


• Promote customer choice, positive routines and meaningful activities for clients.

What you will bring

• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (desirable but not essential).


• Current and valid Driver's Licence and insured, reliable motor vehicle.


• Ability to embrace a role that is meaningful for the community and yourself.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer service orientation.


• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.


• Proficiency with technology such as smartphones, email and internet.


• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation.

What\'s in it for you

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships.


• Flexible hours that work for you.


• Paid travel time and kilometres.


• Career development programs and partnerships.


• Refer a friend bonus programme.


• Free Employee Assistance program for health and wellbeing support.

About Calvary

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a respectful, welcoming and inclusive workplace where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the dignity of each person and encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, migrants or refugees and veterans.

Please note the following: As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS WWCC WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role. You may be asked to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.

What you will need to apply

Location: Pakenham, Narre Warren, Cranbourne (metropolitan Melbourne).

Closing date: Sep 10 2025.