Home and Community Care Partner

Care Partner Home & Community Services

Inverell/Glen Innes, NSW

🌟 $43.05/hr + Super + Salary Packaging

🕐 Full-Time

🚗 Community Visits

💙 Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians – every single day.

Founded in 1953, McLean Care is a respected not-for-profit organisation delivering exceptional aged care, retirement, and community services across regional NSW and QLD.

Supporting over 1,100 individuals across 195,000 square kilometres, our dedicated workforce of 600+ staff is united by a shared commitment to empowering older Australians to live rich and meaningful lives.

🌿 The Opportunity

We are seeking a full-time Care Partner to join our Home and Community Services team in Inverell and/or Glen Innes, NSW.

This rewarding role offers the best of both worlds; meaningful client interaction in the community and the flexibility to complete all administrative tasks from the comfort of our office location.

You’ll play a vital role in delivering person-centred, high-quality home care services, including assessment, care planning, monitoring, and review.

Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, you’ll work closely with clients, families, and internal teams to ensure services meet individual needs and reflect McLean Care’s values and quality standards.

🩺 Key Responsibilities

- Conduct client assessments and develop individualised care plans

- Coordinate and monitor service delivery to ensure quality and compliance

- Complete documentation and administrative tasks

- Collaborate with rostering and administrative teams for smooth service delivery

- Advocate for client wellbeing while respecting confidentiality and dignity

- Identify additional support needs and facilitate referrals where appropriate

- Participate in team meetings, WHS training, and quality assurance processes

- Contribute to service development and community engagement

🎓 Key Selection Criteria

Essential Qualifications

- Certificate III in Individual Support OR

- Certificate IV in Ageing Support OR

- Enrolled Nurse (Diploma of Nursing)

- Current First Aid and CPR certification

- Unrestricted driver’s licence and reliable, insured vehicle

Essential Skills & Experience

- Experience in assessment, referral, and service coordination within aged or community care

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Ability to balance client needs and program resources effectively

- Proficiency in documentation and client management systems

- Capacity to work independently and as part of a team

- Understanding of WHS, Duty of Care, and client rights in aged care

- Commitment to person-centred care and McLean Care’s organisational values

Desirable

- Knowledge of Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and Consumer Directed Care

- Familiarity with Aged Care Quality Standards

- Experience coordinating community-based services for older people

🌟 What We Offer

- Competitive hourly rate – $43.05 + super + allowances

- Salary packaging up to $18,900 net to boost your take‑home pay

- Work-from-home flexibility for administrative and documentation tasks

- Blue Light Card for retail and service discounts

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support

- Annual flu vaccinations and staff wellbeing programs

- A supportive, respectful, and mission‑driven culture

📩 Apply Now

If you’re passionate about supporting older Australians and value the flexibility to manage your admin from home, we’d love to hear from you.

Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to undergo a criminal record check in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997.

Join McLean Care and enjoy a rewarding role where your care and compassion truly make a difference in the community.

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