Community Support Workers

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: 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 so they can continue to work with us even if they chose to pursue a different profession within the sector.

About our Role - We care about others

Community Support Workers offer services in our client's homes in both Aged Care & Disability. We focus on creating positive relationships with our clients and their families by supporting them through services such as domestic, social, medication and personal care.

Working as avalued member of our team, this role will provide you with security and flexibility in hours and days of work. Community Support Workers form meaningful and supportive relationships that brighten the life of our clients.

We have Permanent Part-Time and Full-Time positions available, to suit your work-life balance.

We offer hourly rate, travel time between clients, kilometres & salary packaging on top of hourly rate.

Pay rates are between $30.85 and $32.74 per hour depending on experience.

Our Benefits -We care about you

In addition to being part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives, you will also enjoy:

• Competitive salaries and hourly rates
• Salary packaging options - up to $15,900 a year
• Additional paid personal leave every year
• 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

For further information contact Danniele Hayes

Information in this listing has been compiled by The Fold from publicly available sources and has not been verified with the business. The Fold is not liable for any inaccuracies; please confirm details directly with the business.

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