Home Care Worker

• Wilcannia location
• Part time permanent positions available 
• Positive and supportive work environment 
• $29.94 to $34.76 per hour+ $0.99 per km and Travel Time

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.

About the Opportunity:  

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 Wilcannia and Surrounding areas. You’ll be required to travel to client’s homes and communities, using your own car.

Depending on your qualifications and experience, the role will include:

• Home Assistance: Housekeeping, grocery shopping and meal preparation 
• Personal care: Assisting with personal care, showering, dressing, mealtime support and medication administration. 
• Transport: Providing transport for appointments, shopping trips, and social support activities. 
• Client Support: social interaction, client observations & ongoing training & support

Who we’re looking for:

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or equivalent. If you’re not currently qualified and would like to be, then we can help you get there! 
• Provisional or full Australian driver’s license and access to a full comprehensively insured vehicle. 
• Previous experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in aged care.
• Flexible and prepared to help meet the changing needs and schedules of our home care clients.
• Empathetic and resourceful and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

Benefits for you!

• Training & Development: Hands-on training, development, and mentoring with a leading provider.
• Positive Impact: Join an organisation that positively impacts clients and the community.
• Salary Packaging: Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free entitlements.
• 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.

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. 

Pre-employment Checks:

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

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

Ready to join us?

When your part of Uniting NSW & ACT, your part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive, and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of children and young people.