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Salary- Looking for reliable Support Workers for the Hunter Region.
- Casual and Permanent Part-time opportunities available
- Immediate Start with ongoing/regular clients in Maitland and surrounding areas.
Kinder Caring is urgently seeking experienced, motivated, committed, and caring Support Workers to provide care to clients in the Hunter Region.
Established in 1998, Kinder Caring Home Support Services continues to be dedicated to addressing the unique challenges of caring for people in their own homes. Kinder Caring has a strong commitment to continuous improvement and our care team is faithful to our values of respect, kindness, dedication and accountability. We are also a Registered Provider for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), iCare (NSW), National Injury Insurance Scheme, Queensland (NIISQ) and a Preferred Provider for the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Workcover VIC.
As a Support Worker, you’ll access client information, and document progress or hazards to ensure their safety and wellbeing on an easy to use APP. We have offices in Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne and the Gold Coast with dedicated teams to provide you with ongoing support.
Why work with us:
- Hours of work to suit your availability and location. The more available hours you provide, the more work we can give
- A roster in advance to help your work-life balance
- 2-hour minimum shift engagement
- Broken Shift allowance
- Paid travel time and Paid Kilometers
- Paid Weekly at Above Award pay rates
- Ongoing Learning and Development education modules
We’re looking for people with these qualities:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Support Worker, Assistant in Nursing, Care Worker, or similar role.
- Experience supporting participants with complex care needs and/or mental health.
- Certificate III in Aged Care/Disability or Individual Support (completed or working towards completing is highly desirable) OR studying towards a nursing qualification
- Regular background checks (Police Check, First Aid, CPR, WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance)
- You have a current Australian Driver’s License and a registered vehicle – travel is part of the role
What we look for:
- Reliable, hardworking, compassionate, and experienced individuals.
- Able to work on your own and in a team to meet client needs.
- Committed to providing clients with the best care and maintaining client dignity & choice.
- Able to provide personal care, domestic assistance, and companionship to our clients.
If you are looking for work that gives meaning to the lives of others, please apply now!
Create your mobile-friendly Worker Profile in less than 10 minutes by pasting the link in your web browser - https://portal.kindercaring.com.au/register/
Job Types: Casual
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates
Experience:
- Care Worker: 2 years (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver Licence (Required)
- National Police Check (Required)
- First Aid and CPR certificates (Required)
- NDIS Screening Check (Preferred)
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Summary of role requirements:
- Flexible hours available
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 04 March 2024
- Expected salary: $36 per month
