Trainee Community Workers (Aged Care)

Ternary; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local aged care service is seeking a Community Support Worker to assist clients in their homes. The role offers flexible part-time hours ranging from 15 to 30+ hours a week, with a starting hourly rate of $24.65. Responsibilities include providing domestic assistance, personal care, and transportation for clients. Applicants should have a great attitude, be reliable, and possess a current NSW driver's licence, with no prior experience required as on-the-job training is provided.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a National Police Check.
• Have a current NSW driver’s licence.
• Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with domestic assistance.
• Assist with personal care duties.
• Transport clients to medical appointments.

Skills

Great attitude

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Tools

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Overview

• Are you looking for a regular role with aged care clients who are living in the community?
• Have you been wanting to complete an Aged Care qualification and want to work at the same time?
• This role is for you!
• Family-friendly hours.
• Train on the job and complete your studies whilst being paid.
• Are you looking to start your caring career? This role is for you:
• On-the-job training provided
• Regular clients and hours
• Permanent part-time roles
• Flexible days/hours, as long as your availability is between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
• If you don\'t have experience, we can offer you on-the-job training
• Minimum 15 hours a week, and work up to 30+ hours a week
• Excellent incentives and working conditions
• The hourly rate starts from $24.65+ per hour (part-time)
• Must have a reliable vehicle, with a NSW driver\'s licence.

Are you caring, supportive, reliable, a person, and have a great attitude?

Do you have a reliable car, a current NSW driver\'s licence, and are COVID-19 vaccinated?

Our client, a well-established home and community care organisation is seeking new team members to join their local team in the region.

No experience is required; we will train you in Certificate III in Individual Support, and you will be paid to attend buddy shifts, regular shifts, and training days. Full on-the-job training provided.

We are expanding this team to deal with the increase in new clients requiring services, with the expansion of community services.

When you start your career as a Community Support Worker, you can complete socialisation and domestic tasks. As you progress, you will receive training in additional services, such as personal care (showering, dressing, grooming, toileting), respite, catheter care, and much more!

What we are seeking

• Have a great attitude
• Be reliable
• Willingness to learn and work
• Ability to pass a National Police Check (we will get this for you)
• Ability to pass and receive a Working with Vulnerable Persons Card (WVPC)
• Have a current NSW driver\'s licence
• Have a reliable, registered vehicle, with full comprehensive insurance; and
• Have regular availability
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a Permanent resident, allowing access to State Funding for the program.

Shifts are available Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

You will be visiting (clients - aged care) in their homes and supporting them with services, which may include:

• Domestic Assistance
• Shopping trips
• Personal Care (dressing, showering, grooming, etc)
• Meal Preparation
• Transportation
• To & from Medical Appointments
• Social Activities
• Respite
• We are seeking people living within the local area
• Willingness to learn

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please apply here.