05 Aug
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For Care
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Toowoomba Regional
05 Aug
For Care
Toowoomba Regional
For Care Group is a dedicated community care provider committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred support to older Australians across the Greater Brisbane and Toowoomba region. As a registered aged care provider operating under the Support at Home program, we are growing our team of passionate Community Support Workers who are ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of our ageing community.
This is more than just a job, it's meaningful work that helps people remain independent, connected, and comfortable in their own homes. If you are caring, reliable, and enjoy supporting others to live well, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Support at Home Worker, you will provide tailored in-home support services aligned with each client's Support Plan, goals, and approved funding. Your work will span personal care, daily living assistance, independence supports, social engagement, and community access — all delivered with dignity, respect, and a genuine commitment to client choice.
You will work across a variety of shifts including mornings, afternoons, and weekends, supporting older Australians to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes.
What You'll Do
- Provide personal care including showering, grooming, dressing, mobility support, and protected transfers
- Support clients with daily living tasks including meal preparation, medication prompts, shopping, and light domestic assistance
- Provide companionship and meaningful social interaction to promote wellbeing and independence
- Assist clients to attend appointments and participate in community activities
- Monitor and report changes in client condition or wellbeing to the Care Coordinator
- Maintain accurate, timely case notes and documentation in line with Aged Care Quality Standards and SIRS requirements
- Deliver all services strictly in accordance with the client's Support Plan, funding scope, and For Care policies
About You
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Home and Community Care, or equivalent — essential
- Previous experience in aged care, home care, or community services highly regarded
- Compassionate, patient, and professional approach to care
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with older people from diverse backgrounds
- Reliable, organised, and committed to providing consistent, high-quality support
- Basic digital literacy for completing case notes and accessing care management systems
- Own or have regular access to a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle for travel between clients
- Eligible to work in Australia
Mandatory Requirements
- Current National Police Check (within 12 months)
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Valid Driver's License and comprehensively insured vehicle
- Evidence of required vaccinations in line with aged care guidelines
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (desirable but not essential depending on service area)
Pay and Employment Conditions
This role is engaged on a casual basis under the Aged Care Award 2010, Community Home Care stream.
Your hourly rate will be determined by your experience and qualifications:
Level 2.2 - Direct Carer with 3 months or more of aged care experience, no formal qualification required
Level 2.3 - Qualified Direct Carer holding a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent
Rates include the 25% casual loading, which replaces paid leave entitlements.
Why Work With For Care?
- Genuine flexibility — we work with you to build a schedule that suits your lifestyle
- Supportive leadership team with a positive, values-driven team culture
- Ongoing training aligned to the Support at Home reforms
- Rewarding work supporting older Australians to remain independent at home
- Variety in your day — no two clients or shifts are the same
- Be part of a growing organisation during a significant period of aged care reform
- An employer that genuinely values both its clients and its people
For Care Group is committed to safeguarding older Australians. All successful applicants will be required to hold a current National Police Check and comply with all applicable aged care legislative requirements prior to commencement. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of care, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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📌 Support Worker (Aged Care) (Toowoomba Regional)
🏢 For Care
📍 Toowoomba Regional