At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling lives through support and guidance.
- Company: Cara, South Australia's leading disability service provider.
- Benefits: $15,900 tax-free salary packaging, flexible rosters, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a purpose-driven team dedicated to creating possibilities and fostering connection.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while building meaningful relationships.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting others, excellent communication skills, and relevant certifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45 - 49 $ per hour.
- Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia A$45.29 - A$49.43
- Casual Temporary Entry Level
- Posted 31 Jul 2026
- Description
Join a Team Making a Real Difference!
Are you passionate about empowering others and making a meaningful impact in your community?
At Cara, we are committed to supporting individuals with disabilities to live independent, fulfilling lives.
We’re on the lookout for compassionate, dedicated, and driven people to join our team.
Make a lasting impact on others and empower people living with disabilities to lead a fulfilling and independent life.
We currently have casual opportunities available, ideally you will be willing to travel between Millicent and Mount Gambier.
About the role
- Foster independence and empower our clients to achieve their goals through encouragement and guidance
- Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
- Provide positive support to our clients with their daily activities, such as meal preparation, hygiene routines and medication management, promoting a sense of stability and routine via in-home and day activity care.
- Respond promptly and effectively to any challenges or issues that may arise, ensuring a positive, safe and nurturing environment for everyone.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of individual progress and activities, while adhering to Cara's policies and procedures.
About you
- A passion for supporting people with disabilities to live their best lives.
- Empathy, patience, and a positive attitude.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
- Flexibility and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
- Have valid work visa and rights to work in Australia.
- Hold a current First Aid Certificate, valid full Driver Licence, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Working with Children Check.
- Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent experience (not essential but desirable).
- $15,900 tax free per year through salary packaging.
- $2,650 tax free per year on meals and entertainment.
- Varied and flexible rosters to maintain your work-life balance.
- Training provided with pathways to certification.
- Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Program.
- The chance to make a tangible difference in people’s lives every day.
Who we are
Cara is proud to be South Australia’s leading disability service provider.
Our purpose driven team is committed to providing support that empowers people with a disability to grow as individuals and live a life rich in opportunities.
We strive to make a difference everyday - the people we support, our team and our communities.
By joining our team, you are not only stepping into a great career opportunity, but you are also part of something bigger.
Company Overview
Cara is a Possibility Service.
For over 76 years, we've worked alongside people with disability across Adelaide and regional South Australia, supporting lives full of joy, purpose and belonging.
Join a team that's passionate about creating possibilities, fostering connection, and making a genuine difference every day.
Cara, Where Disability is Different.
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Support Worker – Mount Gambier & Millicent employer: Cara
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