Support Worker (Community Aged Care)

Join Our Growing Team in Regional South Australia

Flexible Work for Students, Return-to-Work Parents, Career Changers and Caring People.

At Uniting Communities, we're experiencing continued growth and are looking for compassionate and reliable Home & Community Aged Care Workers to support older South Australians living independently in their own homes.

We are currently seeking team members across Port Lincoln, where we are keen to hear from local candidates interested in making a meaningful difference in their community.

Whether you're already qualified, currently studying, returning to the workforce, or looking for a rewarding new career path, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Every day is different. You'll work closely with customers and their families, providing practical assistance, companionship, and support that helps people remain safe, connected, and independent in their own homes.

To thrive in this role, you'll bring warmth, empathy, positivity, and a genuine passion for helping others. You'll enjoy working independently, building strong relationships, and finding solutions that meet individual needs.

What You'll Need

• Current driver's licence
• Your own registered and insured vehicle
• Roadworthy Vehicle Test (required before commencement and conducted at your cost)
• Vehicle less than 20 years old
• Current First Aid and CPR certification

Your Role

• Assisting with personal care, including dressing, showering, and grooming
• Supporting customers with medication assistance
• Planning and preparing meals
• Encouraging social connection and community participation
• Assisting with light household tasks, including cleaning and vacuuming
• Contributing to customer support plans and goals

Skills & Experience

We're looking for people who are caring, dependable, and eager to learn.

You may have:

• A passion for supporting and caring for others
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Community Services or a related qualification
• Current studies in Social Work, Nursing, Allied Health, Community Services or similar
• Previous aged care or community care experience (helpful, but not essential)

Why Join Uniting Communities?

As one of South Australia's leading not-for-profit organisations, we work alongside more than 80,000 people each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, and support individuals to live the best lives they can.

Benefits You'll Love

• Flexible work that fits around study, family and other commitments
• Ideal opportunities for student visa holders and return-to-work parents
• Paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement between clients
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 Meals & Entertainment benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
• The chance to make a genuine difference in your local community

We'd Love to Hear from You

If you're located in Port Lincoln or any of our regional service areas such as Port Augusta, Mount Gambier, and you are looking for meaningful, flexible work with a supportive team, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume outlining your interest in the role.

Uniting Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.