In-Home Aged Support Workers | Port Macquarie

Wesley Home Care

• multiple casual and permanent-part time positions within Port Macquarie and surrounding areas
• shifts available during the weekdays, evenings and weekends based around your availability & needs
• work in the areas you live in and love
• opportunities available after probation for the right candidates including career progression and learning and development opportunities
• work for an organisation who knows the importance of employing good local people
• entry level and experienced positions available.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference in our community and who want to make a difference in the lives of the people we support.  If this sounds like you, then what are you waiting for?

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 100 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, disability and health services.

Our Vision: “A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

About the program                                                                                                                    

Wesley Home Care provides in-home and community-based services to older Australians. We assist people to lead fulfilling lives by providing life enriching supports in the community. We offer quality personalised care, encouraging clients to maintain their independence, while catering for their social, physical and spiritual needs.

About the role

The Support Worker provides personalised support to clients appropriate to their needs, goals and aspirations. Services may be provided to clients in their home or the community. This may include, but is not limited to, shopping, personal care, domestic assistance, transport, meal preparation and social activities.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who genuinely wants to make a difference & is passionate about improving quality of life for older Australians.

About you

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care is highly regarded but not necessary for entry level positions
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain prior to employment
• previous experience working with older people, including people who have dementia and/or complex needs – desirable but not essential
• has empathy for older people within the community
• wants to bring joy to someone’s life while providing a meaningful service
• wants an opportunity to begin career and grow within the Community Services Sector
• well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• understanding of WH&S issues and risk management
• COVID vaccination (minimum of 2 doses)
• comprehensively insured & registered motor vehicle and current NSW driver’s licence
• those speaking a second language are encouraged to apply
• police check.

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 as a Home Care employee, dependent on existing qualifications. Casual leave loading (25%) as applicable. Other benefits include:

• attractive tax saving salary packaging of up to $15,900 of your yearly income (for permanent employees)
• kilometres and travel time provided
• uniform allowance
• paid training and meeting time
• Employee Assistance Program.

Apply now

Please indicate the area/town you wish to work.

To apply, please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter telling us why you’d be great in this role, using the subject line Support Worker Application to *******@wesleymission.org.au

For enquires please call Anne-Maree Woods on 0437174***.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.