Lifestyle Carer (Home Care)

Carinity; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee assistance program

Training & development

Make a real difference in thecommunity

Job summary

Carinity Home Care – Ipswich is seeking motivated Lifestyle Carers to support clients living independently at home. You will provide personal care, social support, domestic tasks, and meal preparation, while helping clients stay connected in their community.

This community-based role requires travel to clients’ homes, with 3 to 4 days per week available Monday to Friday. Training and development are provided within a values-driven team focused on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support is required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance is required.
• Driver's license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, social support, and domestic assistance.
• Prepare meals and support access to social programs.
• Offer companionship and monitor wellbeing.
• Travel to clients in their homes and local communities.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support

Job description

Support seniors in living independently with flexible shifts that fit your life. Part‑time work arrangements on offer.

• Supporting our clients in living independently in their own home
• Permanent part‑time positions available | 16+ hours per fortnight
• Flexibility to support a work‑life balance

Make a Difference

Carinity Home Care – Ipswich is looking for motivated and enthusiastic Lifestyle Carers to join the team. Lifestyle Carers deliver quality and individualised care, enabling clients to remain living independently in their homes and stay connected in their community.

In this role, you will support and assist our clients with a wide range of care, including personal care, social support, domestic assistance, and meal preparation, accessing social and wellbeing programs, or simply providing companionship. Every visit you make has the potential to brighten someone’s day.

This is a community‑based role, which requires travelling to clients in their homes and local communities. Availability is required Monday to Friday and at least 3 to 4 days each week.

Be Part Of a Supportive, Purpose‑Driven Team

We’re not just another care provider, we’re a team that values compassion, reliability, and individuality. We provide ongoing support, development opportunities, and the chance to grow within a company that’s committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care across the Ipswich region. If you’re passionate about making a real impact, this is the place for you.

What do you need for the role?

• Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support (Ageing).
• Previous experience in a similar role is highly advantageous.
• Have a fully comprehensive insured vehicle and driver’s licence.
• Hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate

Why choose a career with Carinity?

Derived from the words “care” and “affinity”, our name represents our purpose, always striving to create experiences where you feel a sense of belonging.

Driven by our Christian values, we have over 1,600 employees across Queensland delivering vital services to people in need. This includes the areas of aged care, retirement living, education, family counselling, domestic violence prevention, mental health, youth accommodation and community support.

Benefits

• Appealing not‑for‑profit (PBI) salary packaging options
• Access to an employee assistance program (professional counselling)
• On‑going professional development and training
• Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Due to the inherent requirements of this role and legislative requirements under the Child Employment Act, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.