Support Worker Social Centre Reliever Willetton, Bentley, Fremantle

Silverchain; Canning, Fremantle; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Travel allowance

Mobile phone provided

Annual leave loading

Paid parental leave

Discounts & vouchers

Referral scheme

Job summary

Silverchain is seeking an experienced Care Aide Reliever to support Willetton/Bentley and Fremantle Social Centres on a permanent part-time basis. You will deliver person-centred care, assist with ADLs, mobility, meal prep, and social activities, and drive a van to transport clients with a valid license.

Availability Monday to Friday 0800-1600 is preferred. This role offers flexible shifts, comprehensive orientation, paid leave entitlements, and access to staff benefits and discounts.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Indiv. Support, HACC or Disability.
• Experience delivering low, moderate and complex care, preferably in the community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Solid working knowledge of the Wellness Approach (HACC) and restorative care.

Responsibilities

• Designing and running engaging group activities, such as arts and crafts, gentle exercise, quizzes, music therapy, and board games.
• Providing emotional support and companionship to reduce loneliness and foster a welcoming environment.
• Accompanying clients on excursions, group walks, or community events, and coordinating safe transport.
• Assisting clients with activities of daily living and personal care as needed.
• Helping to prepare and supervise meals and hydration, respecting dietary needs.
• Obser ving participants for health changes and reporting to coordinators/family.
• Maintaining centre safety, transport and cleanliness.
• Keeping attendance records and documenting incidents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Independent working

Wellness Approach (HACC)

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care/Indiv. Support/HACC/Disability

Job description

Care Aide Reliever– Social Centre Willetton, Bentley, Fremantle

We have an immediate opportunity for an experienced and passionate community Support Worker to join Silver Chain Group in the position of Care Aide Reliever at our Willetton/Bentley and occasionally at Fremantle Social Centres on a permanent part time basis. (70 hours per f/n).

We are seeking applicants with availability to work between Monday to Friday and between the hours of 0800 - 1600. Applicants will need to demonstrate flexibility and commitment to shifts on offer to ensure continuity of services to our clients.

The Role

Our Care Aides deliver exceptional care and support to our clients, enhancing and encouraging their ability to participate in their own care to maintain their independence. Responsibilities can include skin care, toileting, general hygiene, grooming, dressing, fitting and removal of pressure stockings, mobility, fluid intake, feeding, meal preparation, respite and assisting with medication. Support may also be required with general housekeeping, social support and basic first aid.

You will be required to have a full clean drivers license for this role and be comfortable to drive our van/bus for transporting clients. This role works across our Willetton/Bentley and Fremantle Social Centres, so you must be flexible to work at all three. Some Care Aide work in the community will also be required

Duties include:

• Activity Planning and Facilitation: Designing and running engaging group activities, such as arts and crafts, gentle exercise classes, quizzes, music therapy, and board games
• Emotional Support and Companionship: Providing a listening ear, meaningful conversation, and emotional support to reduce loneliness and foster a welcoming environment
• Social Outings: Accompanying clients on excursions, group walks, or community events, and sometimes coordinating safe transportation to and from the centre
• Basic Personal Care: Assisting clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed, which may include help with eating, grooming, or using the bathroom
• Meal and Refreshment Assistance: Helping to prepare, serve, or supervise morning teas, lunches, and hydration, while catering to specific dietary or swallowing requirements
• Client Monitoring and Reporting: Observing participants for any changes in physical health, cognitive function, or emotional wellbeing, and reporting these to centre coordinators or family members
• Safety and Maintenance: Assisting clients with mobility (e.g., using walking frames or wheelchairs) and ensuring the centre’s environment remains clean, hazard‑free, and accessible
• Wellbeing Observations: Monitor physical and cognitive changes, such as shifts in mood, mobility, or memory, and report concerns to supervisors or health professionals
• Medication: Provide non-clinical medication prompts and reminders according to the client’s care plan
• Documentation: Keep accurate records of attendance, the types of activities participated in, and any incidents that occur during the day

What we’re offering

• $36.89 per hour + super + (the ability to salary packaging of up to $18.550 per year).
• Travel allowance of $1.05 per k/m.
• Provided with a mobile phone for work purposes.
• 17.5% annual leave loading and excess leave cash out options.
• 4-6 Annual Leaver per year, ability to purchase up to 4 week additional leave per year.
• Extensive orientation and on-the-job training.
• Paid parental leave provisions.
• Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to events & attractions incl. cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more.
• Several recognition and education support programs available.
• Referral Scheme - receive $250 e-voucher, for each friend or family member you refer, who commences work with Silverchain.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking experienced individuals who share our vision of providing the world’s best health and aged care in the home, so Australians can confidently live their lives as they choose. Your commitment to our values of - Care, Community, Integrity and Excellence will be reflected in your approach and the way in which you provide services and care within the community.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC or Disability.
• Experience delivering low, moderate and complex care, preferably within the community.
• Fantastic interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Solid working knowledge of the Wellness Approach (HACC) and understand the concept of early intervention and restorative care.
• Satisfactory national Police Certificate (on commencement of employment and updated every three years per the Aged Care Act 1997).
• Current motor vehicle driver’s licence (with no restrictions) and access to a reliable registered motor vehicle with a minimum of third party insurance. Able to drive a minivan/bus to transport clients.

Why choose Silverchain

Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.

We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we re‑invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home.

We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

At Silverchain, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.