Work with us

Are you looking for a rewarding casual role that fits around your schedule? Whether you're a student balancing studies or a mother returning to the workforce, we offer flexible hours that work for you.

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

We are particularly seeking candidates with strong availability across weekdays to meet growing client demand.

Must Have:

• A current driver’s licence
• Your own registered, insured vehicle
• Roadworthy Vehicle Test (conducted at your cost before starting – mandatory for this role)
• Vehicle less than 20 years old
• 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
• Helping with light domestic duties (vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning bathrooms)
• Contributing to support plans to fit customers’ needs

Skills & Experience:

• A passion for looking after and caring for people
• Willingness to learn new skills on the job and through training
• Exceptional time management skills
• Certificate III in Individual Support/Community Services OR currently studying Bachelor/Master of Social Work (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in aged care or community care is advantageous

Why Join Us?

Uniting Communities is a leading not-for-profit organisation, working across South Australia through more than 90 community service programs. Our team of over 1600 staff and volunteers support and engage with more than 80,000 South Australians each year. We strive to build compassionate communities and great lives through community strengthening, quality service delivery and advocacy.

Benefits You’ll Love:

• Your hours are designed to fit around your study, family and other responsibilities
• We pay for your travel time and kilometres between clients
• Salary packaging – package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax plus a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• With such a diverse portfolio, you will have multiple growth opportunities within the organisation

Your Application

Please attach a resume and cover letter expressing your interest in the role, including details of your availability.

Uniting Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.