• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Permanent part time positions available to work in Balwyn and surrounding suburbs
• Flexible working hours
• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers

About the role

As a Support Worker - Home Care your role will be to assist a diverse range of clients including aged and high needs clients with activities of daily living and providing support services such as domestic assistance, social support and respite and personal care at their homes and in the community.

This is a rewarding role offering you the flexibility to work your preferred hours. We have opportunities available for qualified and unqualified Support Workers - Home Care (there may be the opportunity to earn and learn, to gain a qualification while working). Employees have access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging and discounts on selected gym memberships, health insurance and lifestyle products such as gift cards. Part time positions are currently available to work with the Community Care team in Balwyn and surrounding suburbs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support customers in activities of daily living in accordance with the care plan.
• Promote customer choice, positive routines and activities ensuring they are meaningful to the customer as per Calvary Community Care’s Service Delivery Model.
• Support customers to achieve their goals and make choices in partnership with other support networks.

What you bring 

• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (desired but not essential)
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence and insured, reliable motor vehicle 
• Capacity to embrace a role that is meaningful for the community and yourself
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time
• Proficiency in use of technology such as smart  phones, email and internet
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers. You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role 
• Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.