In-Home Care Support Worker

In-Home Care Support Workers – Aged Care & Disability (Casual)

Latrobe Valley, Morwell, Traralgon, Rosedale, Maffra, Sale, – and surrounding areas

We’re growing and have multiple casual opportunities for compassionate and reliable In-Home Care Support Workers to join our team across the Gippsland region. If you’re passionate about supporting people to live independently in their own homes, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

You’ll provide one-on-one support to participants in their homes, helping them achieve their goals while maintaining their independence, dignity and quality of life. Our current opportunities support both Aged Care and Disability participants.

Typical duties may include:

·         Personal care

·         Domestic assistance

·         Social support and community access

·         Meal preparation

·         Transport to appointments and activities

All shifts are a minimum of 2 hours, with longer shifts available depending on participant needs. Occasional weekend and overnight (sleepover) shifts are also available as required and on availability.

About You

We’re looking for caring, adaptable and dependable people who enjoy making a genuine difference in the lives of others. Experience in the care sector is highly regarded, but we also welcome applications from people looking to start a rewarding career — we have opportunities for non-qualified support workers providing social support, domestic assistance and transport.

What You’ll Need – Essential

·         NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

·         Current First Aid & CPR certificates

·         Current Australian driver’s licence and reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance

·         Availability Monday to Friday between 6:00 am and 8:00 pm (with occasional weekend or overnight work by agreement)

·         Proof of working rights in Australia

·         Excellent written and verbal English

·         Confident using workplace technology (e.g. AlayaCare, intranet)

·         A good understanding of WHS requirements for hazard and incident logging and management

·         Smartphone with internet access and a current operating system

·         Physical capability to assist with manual handling, domestic assistance and personal care tasks

·         A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care

What You’ll Need – Desirable

·         A Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Ageing and/or Disability) or a related qualification

·         Previous experience in aged care or disability support

Why it’s Just Better working with Just Better Care Gippsland

·         Competitive hourly rates under our Enterprise Agreement

·         Uniform and PPE provided

·         Support from our locally based teams, including after-hours and clinical support

·         Comprehensive onboarding and orientation – online and face to face

·         Regular team check-ins

·         Ongoing training and development, including free access to our online learning tools and programs

·         Free Employee Assistance Program

·         Staff recognition programs and service tenure awards

·         A supportive, honest and transparent workplace

·         Meaningful work with a dedicated, values-driven team

·         Opportunities to embrace a work/life balance

·         A rewarding career making a real difference

Good to Know

Additional allowances apply when transporting participants in your vehicle. Travel between participant homes is not paid.

Next Steps

Apply via SEEK. All shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange interviews.

Note – shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo reference checks, medical and work declarations. Subject to terms and conditions.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Learn more about Just Better Care Gippsland at www.justbettercare.com/gippsland