Support Worker Toodyay

7 days ago


Wingecarribee Shire Council, Australia Silverchain Full time $45,000 per year


Short Description
  • Provide care to clients in their own home
  • Casual  roles available, offering flexible working hours
  • Working and supporting the community 


The opportunity

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.

We are currently looking for experienced and passionate Care Aides to join our Aged Care Team in Northam/Toodyay and surrounding areas also required. We have casual roles available.  Our busiest period of care delivery is between Monday- Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm. If you are available for some, or all of this time period then we would love to hear from you

Morangup, York, Buckland, Irishtown, Mokine, Muluckine, Northam, Southern Brook, Spencers Brook, Grass Valley, Goomallling, Wundowie, Bakers Hill, Clackline, Bejoording, Coondle, Dumbarton, Hoddys Well, Katrine, Nunile, Toodyay, West Toodyay, Dewars Pool, Julimar, Moondyne, Wattening

(Successful candidates living in Northam/Toodyay and surrounding areas above will be contacted only.) 



Key Responsibilities

Our Care Aides deliver exceptional care and support to our clients, enhancing and encouraging participation in their own care to maintain their independence, where possible. Responsibilities include a range of personal care tasks incl. showering, grooming, toileting etc. and other support such as medication assistance, meal preparation, domestic assistance/general housekeeping tasks and social support in the community. Care Aides 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.



About you
  • Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC, Disability is highly desirable, although not essential.
  • Those with a relevant Certificate will require a minimum of 3 months relevant care worker experience. Those without a relevant Certificate will require a minimum of 6+ months relevant care worker experience (FTE).
  • Experience working in a home care/community setting 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.


Benefits
  • $45.10 casual rate per hour + super
  • Travel allowance of $0.99 per k/m
  • Provided with a mobile phone for work purposes.
  • 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 with our Recruitment Team, please contact Natalie Fitzgerald email:

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




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