Support Worker - Care

BallyCara; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Emotional Wellness

Physical Wellness

Professional Wellness

Financial Wellness

Job summary

BallyCara is hiring qualified Support Workers to join our Support at Home team, helping older Australians stay independent and connected in their own homes. You’ll be a trusted weekly presence, enabling clients to live life on their terms across Brisbane suburbs.

Expect 9am–12pm, 4–5 days per week with Thursday/Friday availability; 7am–2pm windows may apply. You’ll travel between clients, build relationships and contribute to meaningful, community‑based care.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care or Community).
• Previous experience in community or aged care support.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification.
• National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Australian Driver’s Licence and a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and mobility assistance.
• Prepare meals and provide domestic support.
• Accompany clients shopping or on community outings.
• Provide transport to appointments (kms paid).
• Support clients to remain socially connected.
• Help clients achieve personal goals.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with clients and families.
• Work closely with the care team to deliver safe, high‑quality support.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Team player

Good communication

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care or Community)

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Posted: 29/09/2026

Closing Date: 29/10/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Job Category: Community Services and Development

BallyCara is looking for Qualified Support Workers to join our Support at Home team, supporting older Australians to remain independent, connected and happy in their own homes.

This is more than a support role. You’ll become a familiar and trusted face in someone’s week — helping them live life on their terms.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

• Work locally across multiple Brisbane QLD suburbs including Brighton, Sandgate, Ferny Grove, Grange, Brighton, Northgate, The Gap and surrounds
• Contracted hours of 9am–12pm, 4–5 days per week – must have availability for Thursday and Friday
• Availability required between 7am till 2pm
• Spend your day supporting clients in their own homes and communities
• Build genuine relationships and make a visible difference
• Join a supportive team that values the work you do

Live Local. Work Local. Make a Difference.

We know that finding the right work isn’t just about the hours — it’s about finding a role that works for you.

Working in our community means less time sitting in an office and more time doing something meaningful. You’ll travel between clients in your local area (t ravel time & kms paid), getting to known the people you support and helping them continue doing the things they enjoy.

Every visit is different. Every client has their own goals. And every visit matters.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

As a Support Worker, you’ll provide practical and personal support that helps our clients maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.

• Providing personal care and mobility assistance
• Preparing meals and providing domestic support
• Accompanying clients shopping or on community outings
• Providing transport to appointments(with kilometres paid)
• Supporting clients to remain socially connected
• Encouraging clients to achieve their personal goals
• Building positive, respectful relationships with clients and their families
• Working closely with the care team to deliver safe, high-quality support

It could be helping someone get ready for the day, preparing their favourite meal, taking them shopping or simply having a conversation over a cup of tea.

It’s the everyday moments that make a real difference.

Desired Skills and Experience

Is this you?

We’re looking for people who are compassionate, reliable and genuinely enjoy working with older people.

You’ll need:

• Availability Monday–Friday between 7am-2pm
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care or Community)
• Previous experience in community or aged care support
• A warm, respectful and relationship-focused approach
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence
• A reliable, registered and comprehensively insured vehicle
• Current First Aid & CPR
• National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one through BallyCara
• COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations are highly recommended.

Why BallyCara?

When you join BallyCara, you’re joining more than a workplace.

We’re a values-led, charitable organisation committed to inspiring healthy and happy living and helping people enjoy greater independence, wellbeing and connection.

Our SONA® ethos — Happiness — underpins everything we do, supported by our values of Creativity, Integrity and Everyone Matters.

We also invest in the wellbeing of our employees through our BallyBunch Benefits, including:

• Emotional Wellness
  A paid wellness day each year for permanent employees.
• Physical Wellness
  Wellness reimbursement and access to our LIFT Fitness online portal.
• Professional Wellness
  Two days of paid study leave each year for permanent employees, plus study assistance.
• Financial Wellness
  Access to not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $18,550, 17.5% annual leave loading and TELUS Health EAP and wellbeing benefits.

Ready to do work that matters?

If you’re an experienced Support Worker looking for local work, consistent weekday hours and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the people you support, we’d love to hear from you.

We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with BallyCara and thank you for taking the time to apply.