Community Care & Support Worker
Community Care & Support Worker
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Job Description
Community Care & Support Worker
South Eastern Office Braeside VIC
Part Time Basis
- Work with a rapidly growing not for profit organisation committed to social justice
- Competitive pay rates: $34.54 $39.93 per hour (dependant on qualifications)
- Access to exclusive Salary Packaging Employee Assistant Program discounts to leading retailers
- Discounted membership to over 290 gyms/recreation centres
- Part Time role: 10-30 hrs per fortnight depending on availability
- Students are encouraged to apply
- Servicing Melbournes South Eastern region - Office based in Braeside(VIC)
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 support and tenancy services. We employ more than 1000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.
Your new role
We are currently seeking a flexible Care & Support Worker to join our team. In this dynamic and multi-faceted role you will be working across our community care program based in Braeside and servicing Melbournes South Eastern region and surrounding 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.
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:
- 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.
- 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.
Whats in it for you
We are committed to offering an enjoyable safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham you will have access to the following benefits:
- Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15900.
- Kilometre reimbursement: You will need your own car in this role and we will ask you to travel however we reimburse you for work related travel!
- Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and will keep you up to date with yearly qualifications such as behaviour management first aid CPR and manual handling. We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
We are looking for candidates with the following:
- Completed or currently studying Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support/Disability
- Medication qualification is favourable but not essential
- Prior experience in Aged or Community Care (preferred)
- Geographical understanding/ willingness to travel and Excellent communication skills
- A non-judgmental approach with the ability to work with people from varying socio-economic backgrounds
- A caring approach and an understanding of the special needs of older people
- Current CPR & First Aid
This sounds great! How do I apply
For more information about this exciting role you can view copy of the Task Analysis here and of the Position Descriptionhere
Applications can be addressed to Kathryne Howe and submitted via our website. We also require you include a cover letter outlining your suitability to the role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Please upload your documents in PDF Format.
Applications close on Wednesday 30th of July 2025 at 5pm.
We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences our Inclusion Statement may be accessed here. We encourage applications from First Nations people people living with disability LGBTIQA and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at
Successful applicants may be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both 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 one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as the 2025 Influenza Immunisation before commencing employment and must provide evidence.
Employment Type
Part-Time
