Home Support Worker - Aged Care | Newcastle & Surrounds

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the community? We’re hiring Support Workers to help elderly customers live independently in their own homes.

Do you meet these minimum requirements?

• Passionate about aged care – helping our elderly customers live independently in the comfort of their own homes
• Hold a current Australian Drivers' Licence with your own car (sorry, we cannot accept International licences or shared/rental vehicles)
• Fully Vaccinated (2 doses) for COVID-19
• Know this is not a vacancy for Disability or to work in a facility/nursing home

We have positions available in the following areas:

• Live near Newcastle NSW or in any of the surrounding suburbs including Bar Beach, Carrington, Cooks Hill, Hamilton East/North/South, Islington, Maryville, Merewether/ Heights, Newcastle East/West, The Hill, The Junction & Wickham
• Live near Wallsend NSW or in any of the surrounding suburbs including Fletcher, Maryland, Minmi & Wallsend South
• Live near Mayfield NSW or in any of the surrounding suburbs including Georgetown, Lambton, Tighes Hill, Warabrook & Waratah/West. 
• Live near Elermore Vale NSW or in any of the surrounding suburbs including Birmingham Gardens, Jesmond, North Lambton, Rankin Park, Sandgate, Shortland & Callaghan 

If you're saying 'YES' to these, we'd love to have you join us!

What this role offers:

• Available Roles: Open to Entry Level & Experienced candidates
• Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time
• Contract Hours: 20-40 hours per fortnight + flex up hours
• Hourly Rate: $29.81 - $33.00 per hour + 11.5% super + $0.92/km allowance + paid travel time

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Entry-Level Carers: Provide domestic assistance, such as cleaning, vacuuming, laundry, and meal preparation.
• Experienced Carers: Provide personal care services including showering, toileting, assistance with medications, as well as domestic duties & social supports, assisting with transportation for clients.

What we’re looking for:

• Flexibility: Availability Monday to Friday, Mornings & Evenings preferred 
• Commitment: To our paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training when you start! (Get ready to learn, grow & be supported!)
• Healthcare experience is a plus but not required!

Why you'll love working with us:

• Stability: Enjoy the security of a permanent part-time position with paid leave benefits
• Support: Fully paid induction and ongoing training to help you grow
• Perks: Additional leave options, employee discounts and 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• Career Development: Continuous learning and access to a traineeship program

How to Apply:

1. Click Apply Now to start making a real difference in people's lives!
2. Complete your career profile and upload your resume.
3. After completing your application, you will receive a short Pre-Employment Questionnaire to help us get to know you better.

Alternatively reach out to Krystle at KCallaghan@australianunity.com.au for more information, and we’ll guide you through the recruitment process.

Note: No visa sponsorship available.

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please click https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan