Care & Support Worker

Northern Office – Ascot Vale

Care & Support Worker

Part Time Basis

• Competitive pay rates: $31.05 - $34.69 per hour (dependant on qualifications)
• We pay your hourly rate whilst you travel between clients!
• Generous kilometre reimbursement in addition to hourly rate for work related travel
• Access to Salary packaging benefits
• Join a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice
• Part Time Role – minimum 20 hours/week
• Servicing Northern and Western regions

About us

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania

Your new role

We are currently seeking a flexible and experienced Care & Support Worker to join our team on a Part basis for a minimum of 20 hours per week. You will be working across our community care program based in and around Ascot Vale and the Northern and Western Regions assisting our clients in their homes. If you are seeking a flexible workplace that caters to your availability and gets you out of an office or facility, then look no further.

So – what is a day in the life of a Community Care & Support Worker?

No two days will be the same in this fast paced and dynamic role. In your new role, some of the requirements will include:

• Community Support: escorting our clients on community outings e.g. shopping trips, excursions, lunches, appointments
• Transport: escorting our clients to medical and allied health appointments, hospital visits and respite care
• Domestic Support: cleaning, tidying, changing bedding to ensure a safe, clean and sanitized environment for our client
• Personal Care: showering, oral care and continence management
• Medication Assistance: Administering and monitoring medications, assisting with dressings and basic observations
• Food Preparation: preparing, cooking and serving of meals

What we will need from you:

• Completed Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support (or working towards)
• Medication endorsement is favourable, but not essential
• Prior experience in Aged or Community Care (preferred but not essential)
• Geographical understanding and willingness to travel to and around the northern and western suburbs
• A non-judgmental approach with the ability to work with people from varying socio-economic backgrounds

This sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about this exciting role, you can view a copy of the Position Description here

Applications can be addressed to Kathryne Howe (Regional Manager Community Services) and submitted by filling out the required information below.

Please upload your documents in PDF format.

Applications close Thursday 14th of March 2024 at 5pm

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both of these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as a 2024 influenza vaccination before commencing employment and must provide evidence.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.