Personal Carer Trainee

Want to become a Personal Carer but don't have the qualifications? We're offering a fully funded training program to complete your Certificate III, earn while you learn

Personal Carer Traineeship | BlueCare | Community Care

• Employment Status: Maximum Fixed Term - Part Time
• Location: Biloela, Monto & Surrounding Areas
• Remuneration: $32.39 p/hr + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay) + Allowances & Travel Reimbursement (KM's) + Employee discounts
• The Program: Complete a Certificate 3 in Individual Support with us, while you earn an income. We'll connect you with government funding so you complete the certificate at no cost. (valued at approx. $3650)

Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare. We're looking for someone who wants to build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others—through small moments that leave big impacts.

As a Personal Carer Trainee, you'll provide care to your clients living in the community, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life.

• Spending your time on the road completing scheduled visits, interacting one-on-one with clients within their homes supporting with daily activities
• In-home personal care, daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry, and ironing
• Providing care in accordance with their individualised Care Plan
• Supporting with community-based recreational and social activities
• Transportation and assistance with shopping and appointments

We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.

• Current Australian Driver's Licence (Green Provisional minimum) - Essential
• Roadworthy & insured (Third Party Property minimum) vehicle to use for work - Essential
• Experience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etc
• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies

• Save tax and increase your take-home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing, and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months of service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks, and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow, and make a meaningful difference

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family. Joining the state's largest network of aged care workers with over 8,000 staff, you'll be part of something bigger. Our team is compassionate, inclusive, and committed to helping people live life in all its fullness.

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:

• Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children
• Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
• Address child abuse and neglect immediately if it occurs

diversity & inclusion

Our approach is simple—everybody is welcome here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position and support reconciliation efforts. For additional support, contact reconciliation@ucareqld.com.au.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for everyone, committed to protecting children, young people, and the elderly from harm within our services, workplaces, and communities. Safety is our priority.