Description:
- Make a real difference as a Support Worker, providing essential care to individuals in your community.
- Enjoy flexible work options, ongoing training, and the opportunity to enhance independence and quality of life for those in need. Join a supportive team and build a fulfilling career today!
- $31.64 per hour – Unqualified / $32.67 per hour – Qualified Support Worker, award rates and generous salary sacrificing benefits to increase your take-home pay, guaranteed weekly minimum hours, flexible working arrangements
About the Role
The Community Care Support Worker provides high-quality, individualised care to clients, helping them maintain independence and quality of life in their own homes. This role focuses on fostering social inclusion, assisting with daily living activities, and promoting autonomy while ensuring compliance with Aged Care standards.
Each service is tailored to meet clients’ unique needs and personal goals, offering support in:
Personal Care – Assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
Domestic Assistance – Helping with cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe home environment.
Social Support – Accompanying clients to social activities, family gatherings, recreational outings, and medical appointments.
Daily Living – Supporting clients in developing essential skills like shopping, budgeting, and cooking, while encouraging independence.
Medication Assistance – Assisting with medication (where suitably qualified).
Transport Assistance – Providing transport for medical, therapy, and social engagements.
Respite Care – Offering temporary care to give family or primary carers a break.
Additional Support – Assisting with behavioral, emotional, mental health, and technology needs to help clients manage daily challenges effectively.
What We’re Looking For:
A team player
Someone with the ability to be flexible, strong and resilient in various challenging situations
Experience with personal care, medications, manual handling and behaviour support plans
Current C or CA Driver’s license (QLD)
Current First Aid & CPR
In addition to the above, you will need to demonstrate:
Experience in client focused roles
Ability to adapt communication to individual client needs
Ability to recognise risks and incidents, react appropriately and report accurately
Certificate III or higher in a relevant qualification with a minimum of 12 months industry experience
Knowledge and skills gained through on-the-job training commensurate with the requirements of the work in this level
Why join CatholicCare?
CatholicCare (formerly CentacareCQ) is a large, vibrant and well-respected, not-for-profit organisation providing services across the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton. From Mackay in the north to Bundaberg in the south, and out to Longreach in the Central West, our primary focus is based on our Christian Ethos and the principles of Catholic Social Justice. CatholicCare is proud to deliver services and employ our people regardless of religion, background, or beliefs.
So what’s great about CatholicCare?
⭐ A values-driven organisation committed to making a difference.
⭐ Supportive team culture with mentorship and professional development opportunities.
⭐ Our people are at the center of everything we do.
⭐ We’re an organisation with big plans – our 430 strong workforce continues to grow and there’s no plan to stop any time soon!
⭐ Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives.
⭐ Meaningful work where you can contribute to positive organisational change.
Don’t wait – Apply Now!
To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please submit:
Your current resume
A cover letter addressing the key aspects of the role
Don’t miss out! Apply today and be part of a team at CatholicCare Central Queensland.
NB: All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.