Support Worker - Home Care

Calvary Care; Croydon; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Support Worker in a community-focused role. This part-time position offers flexible hours and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients. You will support individuals with daily activities, promote their independence, and help them achieve their goals. With ongoing professional development and generous benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow in the health sector while making a positive difference in the community. Embrace a fulfilling career with a supportive organization dedicated to care and inclusion.

Benefits

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid travel time and kilometres

Career development programs

'Refer a friend' Bonus programme

Free Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in the health sector is preferred but not essential.
• Full training and orientation will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities like cooking, cleaning, and companionship.
• Assist clients with personal cares and mobility.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Customer service orientation

Time management

Technology proficiency (smartphones, email, internet)

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Certificate III in Home and Community Care

Certificate III in Disability

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Permanent part time positions available to work in metropolitan Melbourne
• Locations: Balwyn, Ringwood, Croydon, Lilydale, Bayswater, Boronia
• Flexible working hours

About the role

We are looking for people to join our Melbourne team as Support Workers in the community, part time positions are currently available to work with the community care team.

• As a support worker you will be supporting people with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, assistance in the community and being a companion
• Qualified support workers will also support clients with personal cares, assistance with mobility and prompting with medication
• Support clients to achieve their goals and make choices in partnership with other support networks.
• Promote customer choice, positive routines and activities ensuring they are meaningful to the customer

We have clients living at home in Ringwood, Croydon, Lilydale, and surrounding suburbs. Where we can and we will roster employees based on geographic location to minimize travel.

What's in it for you?

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Flexible hours that make sense for you
• Paid both travel time and kilometres
• Career development programs and partnerships
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme
• Free Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support

Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

What you will bring

Ideally, you will have some experience in the health sector, but if not, we would still love to hear from you if this is a career you want to pursue and you have the right 'can-do' attitude. Full training and orientation will be provided.

• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (desired but not essential)
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence and insured, reliable motor vehicle
• Capacity 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 effectively manage time
• Proficiency in use of technology such as smart phones, email and internet
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
  
  

About Calvary

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

Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.

Please note the following:

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role