Community Care & Support Worker

Southern Office (Moorabbin)

Community Care & Support Worker

Part Time or Casual

• Competitive pay rates: $27.12-$29.10 p/hr (dependant on qualifications) + super
• 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
• Flexible hours available: morning and afternoon shifts available!
• Join a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice
• Wintringham will pay for & supply your training courses (First Aid, CPR, medication endorsement etc.)
• Part Time or Casual– minimum 10-15 hours per week (dependent on applicant availability)
• Servicing Southern Melbourne suburbs – Port Phillip, Stonnington, Glen Eira, Bayside and Kingston
• Office based in Moorabbin (VIC)

Who are we?

Wintringham is a specialist not-for-profit organisation providing an extensive range of aged care, housing and related support services to people aged 50-plus who have been homeless or at risk of homelessness. We employ over 900 staff and operate from multiple offices across Melbourne, regional Victoria, and Hobart. As an organisation that advocates for social justice, we are committed to upholding our values of options, dignity and rights for our clients as well as our employees.

Your new role

We are currently seeking a flexible and experienced Care & Support Worker to join our team on a Part Time basis for 10-15 hours minimum per week (casual roles also available). You will be working across our community care program based in and around Southern Melbourne suburbs 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.

We have an array of flexible times available as well as the opportunity to pick up longer/more hours if this suits your lifestyle!

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 or commenced studying Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support OR Currently enrolled in 2nd/3rd Year Nursing (EEN/RN)
• 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 Southern Melbourne suburbs
• A non-judgmental approach with the ability to work with people from varying socio-economic backgrounds

How to apply:

Applications close on Friday 16th December 2022.

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and interviews will be organised for shortlisted candidates.

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

Applications can be addressed to Kelly Jackson (Regional Manager Community Services – Inner Southern) and submitted by filling out the required information below.

Please upload your documents in PDF format.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS 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.

The Victorian Chief Health Officer has issued directions to help contain the spread of COVID-19 and help keep Victorians safe, including directions to make the COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for employees that are required to attend a workplace. Successful candidates will be required to show evidence of being fully vaccinated prior to commencing employment with Wintringham.

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