At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide meaningful in-home aged care support and assist clients with daily activities.
- Company: Join Centacare, a respected organisation dedicated to community service.
- Benefits: Earn $45.27/hr + super, paid travel time, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Build meaningful relationships and work in a supportive, inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a positive difference in people's lives while enjoying casual flexibility.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Individual Support or relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45.27 - 45.27 $ per hour.
Enjoy casual flexibility providing meaningful in-home aged care support.
Join a highly respected, values-based organisation.
Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability. Centacare has a workforce of over 3,000, including volunteers, and operates in numerous locations, supporting tens of thousands of people annually. Join us in helping make a positive difference.
We are currently seeking Casual Support Workers to provide quality, person-centred support to QCSS clients in their own homes across the Southern end of the Gold Coast.
- Employment: Casual
- Locations: Broadbeach to Palm Beach and surrounding suburbs
- Hours: Casual hours covering sick days, planned and unplanned leave
- Availability: 2 days of availability. Must be available either Thursday and/or Fridays from 3:30pm - 5pm. Most shifts range from Monday to Friday during 8am - 5pm.
- Shifts: Typically, 1–3 hours per client, with travel between multiple clients throughout the day
- Renumeration: Level 2.1 $45.27/hr (including the 25% Casual loading) + Super + Paid travel time + Kilometres reimbursement + Paid training + EAP.
- Shift Type: 80% or more of your shifts will involve Domestic Assistance, along with Social Support and Personal Care.
About QCSS: The Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) supports people to live independently and stay connected with their community.
Your Responsibilities May Include:
- Providing domestic assistance, including cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
- Supporting clients to maintain independence and achieve their personal goals
- Facilitating social and community participation through companionship and outings
- Transporting clients and assisting with shopping, errands and appointments using your own vehicle
- Building respectful, trusting relationships while promoting dignity, choice, privacy and independence
We Are Looking For Caring and Reliable Support Workers Who:
- Hold a Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Community Services or a related field; or have experience in support work, cleaning, hospitality or similar roles
- Have a genuine passion for supporting people to live independently, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Are caring, reliable and respectful, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Role Requirements:
- Australian working rights
- Current Australian Driver Licence – Open or Green P Plates
- Current Queensland motor vehicle registration
- Access to a reliable, insured and roadworthy vehicle
- Willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and NDIS Worker Screening Check
- National Police Check
- First Aid and CPR certification
What we can offer:
- Casual flexibility - covering planned and unplanned leave
- Paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement for community shifts
- Paid training on commencement and ongoing development
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients
- Strong focus on staff wellbeing, safety and support
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Inclusive and respectful workplace aligned with strong organisational values
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and enjoy providing practical, person-centred support, we would love to hear from you.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screening during the recruitment process and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.
Support Worker employer: Centacare Catholic Family Services
Centacare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Mount Gambier, where Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners can make a meaningful impact on the lives of families in regional South Australia. With generous salary packaging, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a commitment to employee well-being through programs like the Employee Assistance Program, Centacare fosters a culture of growth and collaboration, ensuring that staff feel valued and empowered in their roles.
Contact Details:
Centacare Catholic Family Services Recruitment Team
