Home Support Worker

Overview
Job no:
Work type:
Casual
Location:
South East
Categories:
Catering and Hospitality, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Support Services
Limestone Coast Local Health Network - Country Health Connect, Naracoorte, Mount Gambier, Millicent and Tatiara
Salary:
$28.53 - $28.82 per hour + 25% casual loading – Casual – WHA2
About the Role
Join Our Team as a Home Support Worker. Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Limestone Coast LHN is seeking dedicated individuals to provide exceptional home support services in the South East region.
Role summary:
As a Home Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our clients. Your responsibilities will include:
Housekeeping:
General cleaning and tidying to maintain a clean and safe home environment.
Laundry:
Washing, drying, folding, and ironing clothes and linen.
Shopping:
Helping clients with grocery shopping to ensure they have everything they need.
Home Helpers need to be flexible, conscientious and empathetic and be able to work autonomously in the community. They will work closely and collaboratively with clients, their families and other health professionals, to provide quality outcomes and maintain consumer independence where possible. Limestone Coast LHN supports its staff to further develop their skills across a variety of areas. Ongoing education is encouraged and enables staff to provide quality and responsive services to consumers.
About You
With a flexible approach to work and rostering systems, you will have the ability to perform tasks under general direction. Your sound interpersonal and communication skills will give you the ability to relate to people from different cultures, backgrounds and circumstances. Along with a commitment to maintaining client confidentiality, you will display empathy towards the elderly and the disabled, and be willing to develop a positive rapport with clients.
About Country Health Connect
Country Health Connect focuses on the delivery of exceptional care to those living within our communities who require some support to remain living independently or reside in one of our residential aged care facilities. Our professional and caring staff deliver health care and wellbeing support across regional South Australia in hospitals, local health services, community centres, residential aged care facilities and clients' own homes.
Why Join Us
Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits.
Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity.
The Region
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, situated in the south-eastern part of South Australia extending to the Victorian border. The region offers a work-life balance with access to outdoor activities and lifestyle opportunities.
Your Lifestyle
Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
Access to safe beaches, recreational fishing, sailing and surf
National Parks and sporting facilities
Educational facilities including TAFE and University campuses
Social activities and dining experiences
Conveniently located approximately halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide
Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at
Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances).
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease policy in the workplace.
Equality and Compliance
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and diverse groups, including LGBTQI+ and people with a disability.
Application Details
For more information about the role please refer to the role description.
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Application Closing Date:
30 June 2026, 11:55 PM ACST.
Attachments: WHA2 Home Support Worker Role Description.pdf, JCS+Home+Helper+Final.pdf, Australian applicant guidelines, International applicant guidelines.
Advertised:
12 Jul 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:
30 Jun 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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