Home Support Worker - North Ryde

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an industry-leading organization as a Homecare Support Worker, where you will have a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in your community. This role offers the chance to provide essential in-home support, ensuring clients receive the care they need to maintain their independence. With flexible working hours and a commitment to your professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to balance work and life while making a difference. Become part of a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for others.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Paid Travel Time

Salary Packaging Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months of experience in Aged Care or Community Care.
• Certificate III in Aged Care or relevant nursing qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal grooming and hygiene assistance to clients.
• Assist with medication reminders and domestic duties.

Skills

Active Listening

Communication Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Meal Preparation

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Diploma of Nursing

Tools

First Aid and CPR Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Do you want to have a positive impact on people’s lives in the community? Care Connect is seeking dedicated, female

• Homecare Support Workers to provide in-home support to our Aged Care clients and those who are receiving Out of Hospital Care in North Ryde, Macquarie Park, Chatswood and surrounding areas.

About us…

An industry-leading and dynamic support provider, Care Connect is proudly a not-for-profit organisation. We understand how important it is to remain independent at home. Our collaborative, authentic and talented team enhances people’s quality of life each and every day. You can be part of it.

About the role…

As a Homecare Support Worker, you will deliver a range of essential services providing personal grooming & hygiene assistance, medication reminders, domestic duties (cleaning & laundry), food shopping, menu planning, meal preparation and mobility assistance within the home and local community. Most importantly, you will provide care and support to your clients, prioritising their well-being at all times.

To be successful as a Homecare Support Worker, you will have :

• A fantastic attitude, great active listening skills and genuine interest in helping others
• Certificate III (Aged Care / Individual Support OR Home and Community Care), OR Bach / Dip of Nursing (OR completed first-year study towards it)
• Minimum 3 months of paid experience working within the Aged Care or Community Care sector
• Driver's licence and own reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance is essential!
• First Aid and CPR certificate
• Excellent communication skills with good spoken and written English. Proficiency in other languages would be welcomed.

To be considered for this role you must have full Australian working rights and Current Police & Working With Children Checks – we can arrange police checks for successful candidates.

What’s in it for you?....

Your choice of casual or permanent part-time positions with guaranteed minimum hours of 16 or 20 hours per week (conditions apply), work / life balance with flexibility of hours and days, and no weekend or evening work. We offer award rates, paid travel time & kilometres, PLUS maximise your salary as a not-for-profit employee by accessing Salary Packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay!

Work where you live. Care Connect is part of the communities it works in, and you’ll be able to stay close to home and contribute to your local community.

Care Connect is committed to your learning and progression with ongoing training and development to support you in your role and career. We also look after your health and wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance and wellbeing products.

How to Apply

Are you our next Home Care Superstar? If so, get in touch today! Click Apply Now and attach your current resume – we will keep you updated on the outcome of your application.

We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our diverse community of clients. Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community including : first nations people, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+, mature aged and people living with disability.

• in line with state based Anti-Discrimination legislation and the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010