Home Support Worker

Looking for meaningful overnight work? Support older people to live independently while enjoying consistent overnight shifts and the flexibility of casual employment.

Resthaven is seeking experienced Home Support Workers to join our Community Services team, providing late-night and active overnight support across our cottages in Adelaide's Southern & Inner-Southern Suburbs - Aldinga, Westbourne Park & Toorak Gardens.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working independently, is confident providing support overnight and has reliable availability for our required shifts.

As a Resthaven Home Support Worker, you’ll make a genuine difference to older people by providing respectful, person-centred support that enables them to maintain their independence and quality of life.

About the role:

Our overnight Home Support Workers provide support across our three overnight cottages, assisting clients with their individual care and support needs.

These positions are specifically being recruited for late-night and active overnight shifts, with active overnight shifts predominantly worked 10:30pm–7:30am.

To meet our current rostering needs, you will need to be available for:

• Every Wednesday and Thursday night
• Fortnightly Monday, Saturday and Sunday nights
• Late-night shifts commencing from 5:00pm, as required
• Work across Aldinga, Westbourne Park and Toorak Gardens

What you'll bring:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care or equivalent – essential
• Availability to meet the overnight roster requirements above
• Willingness and ability to work across all three cottage locations
• Confidence working independently during active overnight shifts
• A genuine commitment to supporting older people with dignity, choice and respect
• Reliable transport and a current driver's licence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why Resthaven?

You’ll be supported by experienced Coordinators and provided with the information and guidance you need to deliver safe, individualised care.

As a Resthaven employee, you'll also benefit from:

• Meaningful work supporting older people in their community
• Paid travel time between clients, where applicable
• Casual flexibility
• Support from an experienced Community Services team
• Salary packaging options to help increase your take-home pay
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A proudly South Australian, not-for-profit organisation with a history dating back to 1935

If you share our values of trust, dignity and respect, open the door to a meaningful career with Resthaven.

Apply now! Please Note: Applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.