Community Support Workers

3 weeks ago

Central Coast Council, Australia CatholicCare Diocese of Wollongong Full time
Community Support Worker – Kiama, Shellharbour Area & Batemans Bay

About CatholicCare: CatholicCare is a local not-for-profit organisation committed to helping those in need regardless of religious beliefs, background or circumstances. Our Vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where human dignity of all is respected and valued. We provide services that support people across all stages of life, including Early Childhood Education, Out of School Hours Care, Community Aged and Disability Care, Foster Care, School Counselling and parenting courses across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and the Macarthur regions. We are proud to offer genuine career pathway opportunities to our employees even if they choose to pursue a different profession within the sector.

About our role

Community Support Workers offer services in our clients homes in both Aged Care and Disability. We focus on creating positive relationships with clients and their families by supporting them through services such as domestic, social, medication and personal care. This role provides security and flexibility in hours and days of work. Community Support Workers form meaningful and supportive relationships that brighten the lives of our clients.

Position details

We have various Permanent, Part Time and Casual positions available and offer hourly rates and travel time between clients. These roles are available across the Shellharbour Area, Kiama and Batemans Bay.

Pay rates:

  • Part Time: between $28.94 and $30.82 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
  • Casual: between $36.17 and $38.52 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

Our benefits – We care about you

  • Competitive salaries and hourly rates
  • Long Service Leave after 7 years of service
  • Professional development including internal and external training opportunities
  • Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport
  • Peace of mind driving to and from work with Employee Journey Insurance

Our requirements to provide care

  • A Certificate III in a Care related field or working towards – we can help you get trained (fee free course may be available)
  • A current First Aid certificate, Working with Children's Check and NDIS Check (or willing to obtain)
  • A driver's licence with an insured vehicle
  • A genuine commitment to enriching the lives of others
  • A willingness to give, or experience in providing support to our Aged and Disability clients by assisting with their everyday needs and activities
  • A creative, personable and professional approach to the role

Click here for the Position Description.

Close Date: 10 January 2025.

CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks. CatholicCare Wollongong is a smoke free zone. CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment.

Seniority level − Entry level

Employment type − Part-time

Job function − Other

Industries − Civic and Social Organizations


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