Domestic Assistant

• Support clients with domestic tasks in their own home
• Permanent part-time role, offering flexible working hours
• Attractive employee benefits, incl. competitive and above award pay rates & salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free each year

The Organisation

Silverchain is the leading provider of complete in home care services in Australia, supporting 115,000 people of all ages each year, across a range of services in their homes including hospital in the home, palliative care, aged care (Home Care Packages and Commonwealth Home Support Programme), allied health, social support, and virtual care monitoring.

We believe that everyone deserves the right to choose where they receive their care, and that home care helps keep our clients connected to their community.

The Role

We are currently looking for passionate Domestic Assistants to support our clients within the following suburbs: Darch, Duncraig, Hillarys, Kingsley, Landsdale, Madeley, Padbury, Woodvale, Wangara   (please note only applicants living within or near these suburbs will be considered). 

This is a permanent part-time role with an ongoing roster of Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 2:30pm

Our Domestic Assistants support clients to undertake domestic tasks in the home such as prescribed within the care/support plan enhancing and encouraging participation in their own care to maintain their independence, where possible. Responsibilities include a range of domestic tasks incl. making their beds, ironing, laundry, dusting, vacuuming and mopping the floor, with some social support in the community. Domestic Assistants will follow a predetermined schedule, travelling from home to home, therefore having unrestricted access to a vehicle and the ability to follow a digital schedule and care plan autonomously, via a mobile app, will be essential. Experience in the role is desirable, however not essential. If you have 3-6 months experience in a cleaning role, we'd love to hear from you

About You

• 3-6 months Domestic/Industrial cleaning experience is highly desirable.
• A valid Drivers' License with unrestricted access to a registered vehicle which is appropriately insured and in good condition, is essential.
• Ability and willingness to work autonomously in the community, travelling from home to home, referring to a digital schedule and care plan, via a mobile app, will be essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills are essential.

 Employee Benefits

• $32.74 p/h + super
• Travel allowance of $1.03 per k/m
• Provided with a mobile phone for work purposes
• 17.5% annual leave loading and excess leave cash out options
• 4-6 weeks Annual Leave per year, with ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year
• Paid parental leave provisions
• Discounts from several retailers, health insurance & fitness providers etc. incl. HBF, Medibank and NIB
• Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to events & attractions incl. cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more
• Several recognition and education support programs available
• Referral Scheme – receive $250 e-voucher, for each friend or family member you refer, who commences work with Silverchain

How to Apply

To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click 'Apply'. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact our Recruitment Resourcer Anne Smith via email: 

Please note suitable applications may be added to Silverchain's Talent Pool, for consideration of current and/or future vacancies. Please note that inclusion in the Talent Pool does not guarantee a job offer.

At Silver Chain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.