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Form of workWe are seeking experienced and enthusiastic Domestic Workers to provide quality domestic (cleaning) in home care services to our aged customers. Apply now to join our team!
- Casual and Permanent Part Time positions available (part time is approx. 10 - 25 hours per week based on availability)
- Day shifts – Shift times between 7am – 8pm
- Positions available across Adelaide Metro
- Not for Profit Salary Sacrifice available – Increase your take home pay!
- Paid kilometres and travel
- Ongoing professional development
- Positions starting ASAP
About the Role
UnitingCare Wesley Bowden (UCWB) is looking for individuals who are able to demonstrate previous success in supporting people with complex needs, focusing on those who are aged. You will have the pleasure of making a difference to people's lives by joining an organisation that has 160 years of history in delivering services to the community. Our Personal Care Workers are accountable to the Manager, Service Delivery and Support and are responsible for providing support to individuals and their families to remain independent in living their life the way they choose, in their community.
Services that are provided by our Domestic Workers include:
- Cleaning of bathrooms, laundries, living areas, bedrooms
- Vacuuming & mopping
- General housekeeping duties
- Spring cleaning
- Laundry – washing, hanging, folding and ironing
- Bed making
You will receive a tailored and comprehensive onboarding and induction process that will introduce you to our organisation and prepare you for the role.
About You
You will be someone who is sensitive to the particular needs of vulnerable people, including the aged, people with intellectual and physical disabilities, and their networks and families.
You will have:
- Current Manual Handling Certificates
- Ability to work independently
- Current DHS Working with Children Clearance, NDIS Worker Check and a National Police Clearance or ability to obtain prior to commencement of employment
- Current SA driver's licence
- Availability to work across a variety of shifts on weekdays
- Own transport
- Willingness and ability to perform domestic tasks
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Physical fitness appropriate for duties being undertaken
- A commitment to the program's success and to attend relevant training
- The ability to communicate and use a smart phone/tablet for telephone and electronic communication
What you need to know
UCWB values the rich experiences that lived and living experience brings to the workforce. We embrace differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better outcomes for our valued customers. This means giving full consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.
What we can offer you
You’re joining a culture that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates success. You will thrive in a supportive workplace which celebrates its rich, diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Industry-leading job satisfaction and workplace flexibility.
- Salary packaging/tax free income for eligible employees offering 6-12% increase in your take-home pay through our salary packaging provider Community Business Bureau (CBB).
- An equal opportunity workplace where diversity, inclusion and lived experience are genuinely valued.
- Career and personal development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program for self and immediate household members offering face-to-face, telephone, video, or online counselling.
- Flexible leave provisions including access to 4 weeks paid parental leave in excess of the government scheme for eligible employees, 4 weeks annual leave, option to apply for up to 2 weeks leave in advance and option to cash out long service leave after 7 years of service.
- Superannuation Guarantee paid on every eligible dollar earned.
About UCWB
Our purpose – Together we build connected and thriving communities. Our Values – Bold and Brave, Open and Curious, Connected and Inclusive.
We deliver social services that are shaped around individual needs and goals to help create positive futures built on independence and esteem. We deliver services in Aged Care, Child & Family, Financial Health, Mental Health & NDIS. We operate two social enterprises, a community child care centre and a psychology practice. We have been in operation for over 160 years.
Location
This role is based in the community across Adelaide metro, run from our head office in Bowden.
To Apply for this Job
- Review the Role Profile and consider whether you meet the Essential Criteria and the Screening Requirements.
- Submit your application and upload your resume and cover letter at the UCWB Careers Site.
- Applications close Wednesday 19th March at 5.00pm.
- UCWB will provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments please advise us via *******@ucwb.org.au or by telephoning 8245 7100.
