Support Worker

What you’ll be doing in this role

Home Care Worker- Domestic Assistance. In this role, you’ll provide care and companionship for older people living in their own homes, to help empower their independence and improve their quality of life in the Central Coast area, mainly around Bateau Bay & surrounding areas. As a support worker- Domestic Assistance, you will predominately be providing light housekeeping at various locations.  You’ll be required to travel to client’s homes and communities, using your own car.

Other care work you do may include:

• Meal preparation 
• Providing transport for wellbeing – driving to appointments and accompanying clients on shopping trips.
• Assist with social support groups and outings.

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have previous experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in aged care.
• You’ll be empathetic and resourceful and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
• You’ll also be flexible and prepared to help meet the changing needs and schedules of our home care clients.
• You’ll need a provisional or full Australian driving licence and ongoing access to a reliable vehicle that’s comprehensively insured (not just CTP).
• You’ll also need a First Aid Certificate but if you don’t have one yet, we can help you with that also.

Benefits we offer you

• Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 tax-free for part-time and full-time employees.
• Wellbeing programs: including free 24/7 confidential counselling services for you and your family via Telus Health.
• Discounts: Exclusive discounts at major retailers (e.g: Coles, Ampol, Samsung, NRMA, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Avis, Qantas).
• Referral Program: Earn a $500 gift voucher each time you refer a new employee who stays for 2 months.  
• Fitness Passport: Access to 865+ gyms, pools, and fitness centres across NSW and ACT for less than a standard gym membership.

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting 

We’ll create a better future for you

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we support them to grow and develop to be their best through our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation. Together, we can build a better future for the people and communities we serve, and for you.

About Uniting Home Care

Uniting is one of the largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of aged care in Australia. Each year, we support around 10,000 people to stay independent in their homes and communities across NSW and the ACT. We actively advocate for the right of every senior to age in comfort and dignity, wherever and however they live. We value diversity and always welcome everyone, exactly as they are.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Reference checks
• Other pre-employment screenings

How to apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Quick Apply’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.