Job details

$45.27 an hour

Paid training, Employee assistance program

Casual

Monday to Friday, Shift work

Albany Creek QLD

Full job description

• Enjoy casual flexibility providing meaningful in-home aged care support
• $45.27/hr + Super, plus paid travel time & kilometre reimbursement
• Join a highly respected, values-based organisation

Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability. Centacare has a workforce of over 3,000, including volunteers, and operates in numerous locations, supporting tens of thousands of people annually. Join us in helping make a positive difference.

We are currently seeking Casual Support Workers to provide quality, person-centred support to QCSS clients in their own homes across Brisbane’s northern suburbs.

Employment: Casual

Locations: Stafford, McDowall, Alderley, Aspley, Enoggera ,Kedron and surrounding northern Brisbane suburbs

Hours: Casual hours covering sick days, planned and unplanned leave

Availability: You must be available 2 days week days between Monday to Friday during 8am - 5pm

Shifts: Typically, 1–3 hours per client, with travel between multiple clients throughout the day

Renumeration: Level 2.1 $45.27/hr (including the 25% Casual loading) + Super + Paid travel time + Kilometers reimbursement + Paid training + EAP.

Shift Type: 80% or more of your shifts will involve Domestic Assistance, along with Social Support and Personal Care.

About QCSS:

The Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) supports people to live independently and stay connected with their community.

As a Support Worker, you will provide flexible, non-clinical support that promotes choice, dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Your Responsibilities May Include:

• Providing domestic assistance, including cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
• Supporting clients to maintain independence and achieve their personal goals
• Facilitating social and community participation through companionship and outings
• Transporting clients and assisting with shopping, errands and appointments using your own vehicle
• Building respectful, trusting relationships while promoting dignity, choice, privacy and independence

We Are Looking For Caring and Reliable Support Workers Who:

• Hold a Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Community Services or a related field; or
• Have experience in support work, cleaning, hospitality or similar roles
• Have a genuine passion for supporting people to live independently, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Are caring, reliable and respectful, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Role Requirements:

• Australian working rights
• Current Australian Driver Licence – Open or Green P Plates
• Current Queensland motor vehicle registration
• Access to a reliable, insured and roadworthy vehicle

Willing to obtain

• A Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• National Police Check
• First Aid and CPR certification

What we can offer:

• Casual flexibility - covering planned and unplanned leave
• Paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement for community shifts
• Paid training on commencement and ongoing development
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing, safety and support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Inclusive and respectful workplace aligned with strong organisational values

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and enjoy providing practical, person-centred support, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our team!

If this sounds like the right fit for you, click “Apply” to start your application.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screening during recruitment process and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.