Expression of Interest

Overview

Expression of Interest Support Worker (Casual & PPT) Home & Living & Community Illawarra/Wollongong

Bring Your Heart to Work

Are you passionate about making a real difference? Join a team that’s bold, values-driven, and committed to empowering people to live their best lives. As a Support Worker in a Home & Living & Community environment, you’ll be part of something bigger—a movement that champions inclusion, independence, and dignity.

At Aruma, we’re not just support workers, we’re Human Rights warriors. We believe in empowering people to live the life they choose, and we’re looking for passionate, values-driven Support Workers to join our team.

About the Role

Join us as a Support Worker and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities and young people. Your role will focus on providing personalised support that enhances daily living, offers emotional guidance, and promotes community engagement. Together, we/'re fostering a more inclusive and compassionate society.

You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with flexible opportunities across our Home & Living and Community teams. Whether you prefer part-time or casual work, we have shifts available to suit your schedule.

Home & Living: Experience the diversity of shared living environments with shifts across a 24/7 roster. From mornings to active nights and weekends, each day brings new experiences and challenges.

Community Services: Engage directly with customers in their homes, community settings, or at one of our Aruma hubs. Enjoy a variety of shifts throughout the week, where you’ll support individuals and groups in achieving their goals and enhancing their well-being.

No experience? No worries Whether you/'re starting out, changing careers, or studying and looking for flexible work, there’s a place for you at Aruma.

Responsibilities

- Deliver high-quality, individualised support to people with disabilities and young people
- Assist with personal care, mobility, and skill development
- Build meaningful connections and provide mentorship and emotional support
- Support community participation and recreational activities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement support plans
- Advocate for customer rights and promote independence
- Create safe, trauma-informed environments for young people with complex needs

What Makes You a Great Fit?

- Passionate – Supporting people is your calling.
- Inclusive – You champion diversity and individuality.
- Empathetic – Building trust and relationships comes naturally to you.
- Flexible & Commit
- ted – Ready for a varied roster that includes engaging sleepover shifts and peak availability to meet participant needs.
- Detail-Oriented & Organised – You excel at accurate record-keeping, ensuring smooth communication and compliance.
- Qualified – CPR and First Aid Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain).
- Driver’s License & Insured Vehicle – Essential for supporting community engagement.

Why Join Aruma?

- Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals/entertainment
- Fitness Passport: Subsidised gym membership
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support for you and your family
- Discounted Health Insurance: Through Bupa
- Recognition & Rewards: BRAVE Reviews and annual BRAVE Awards
- Career Development: Ongoing training and pathways into leadership
- HEART Promise: We help you “Heart your work” every day

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Aruma, human rights, respect, and equality are for everyone. We welcome people of all backgrounds to join our team and champion inclusion and empowerment.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about empowering people to live their best lives, apply today

For more information, contact talent@aruma.com.au.

Note: Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and complete pre-employment probity checks.

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