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Support Worker (Aged Care)

  • Adelaide (Head Office), SA, Australia, 5000
  • Direct Care & Clinical Services
  • Casual
  • Permanent Part-Time
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Join Our Growing Team

Are you looking for a rewarding casual or permanent part time role that fits around your schedule? Whether you're a student balancing studies or a parent returning to the workforce, we offer flexible hours that work for you while also valuing consistency and commitment to our customers.

Due to ongoing growth and increased staff needs across Adelaide’s Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern suburbs, we are seeking reliable and committed Qualified Home & Community Aged Care Workers with exceptional customer service skills to support our aged care customers in their homes.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for support workers who can:

  • Commit to regular, ongoing shifts and build consistent relationships with customers
  • Be reliable and dependable, showing up as a trusted support person
  • Balance flexibility with a strong sense of responsibility and follow-through

Must Have

  • A current driver’s licence
  • Your own registered, insured vehicle (less than 20 yrs old)
  • Roadworthy Vehicle Test (conducted at your cost before starting – mandatory)
  • First Aid & CPR

Some Duties Include (but are not limited to)

  • Personal care (assisting with dressing, showering, and grooming)
  • Medication assistance
  • Planning and preparing meals
  • Encouraging and facilitating social engagement
  • Light domestic duties (vacuuming, mopping, cleaning bathrooms)
  • Contributing to tailored support plans

Skills & Experience

  • A genuine passion for caring for others
  • Strong time management and reliability
  • Willingness to learn and grow
  • Certificate III in Individual Support/Community Services or currently studying Social Work (or equivalent)
  • Previous aged care/community care experience (advantageous)

Why Join Us?

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for-profit working with over 80,000 South Australians each year.

Benefits You’ll Love

  • Flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle
  • Consistent, ongoing shifts available for committed workers
  • Paid travel time and kilometres between clients
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 Meals & Entertainment card
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career progression opportunities

Your Application

To apply, please submit your application, including a current resume outlining your interest in the role and availability.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly

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