Vela Care is seeking kind, reliable and genuinely caring male and female Support Workers of all ages to join our growing team across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions.

We currently have a variety of opportunities available across Supported Independent Living (SIL), Short-Term Accommodation (STA), community access, in-home support, aged care and NDIS disability support.

Our roles vary significantly depending on the individual participant. Some positions involve companionship, community access, household assistance and support with everyday activities. Other positions involve personal care, mobility support or more complex physical, neurological, cognitive or behavioural needs.

You do not need complex care experience to apply for every role. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and will consider your experience, confidence, availability and personality when matching you with suitable participants.

Some positions are available to commence immediately, while others are being recruited for upcoming participant placements and new services beginning in the near future. Interviews will be conducted immediately for both current and future opportunities, however not every successful applicant will commence immediately.

Our team culture is supportive, professional and family oriented, and we genuinely value the people who work with us.

About the Roles

Depending on the participant and service, your responsibilities may include:

- Community access and transport
- Companionship and emotional support
- Assistance with shopping, appointments and social activities
- Household tasks and daily living support
- Personal care and hygiene support
- Medication assistance
- Mobility support and transfers
- Supporting participants within SIL and STA accommodation
- Completing clear and accurate shift notes and documentation
- Following individual support plans and workplace procedures

Some of our more complex positions may also involve:

- PEG feeding and mealtime support
- Hoisting and manual handling
- Dementia or neurological support
- Behaviour support plans
- Authorised restrictive practice frameworks

Training may be provided where appropriate. Previous experience in complex care, dementia, aged care, personal care,



behaviour support or manual handling is highly regarded for positions where these skills are required.

The most important qualities across all of our roles are kindness, reliability, emotional maturity and a genuine passion for supporting others.

Current Shifts Available

We have a broad range of shifts available, including:

- Short community and in-home support shifts

- Longer daytime shifts

- Morning and afternoon shifts

- Evening shifts

- Weekend shifts

- Sleepover shifts

- Split shifts

- Regular ongoing rostered shifts and Casual and flexible opportunities

Some of our SIL roles require workers who can commit to ongoing structured rosters, as consistency and reliability are extremely important for the participants we support.

There may also be opportunities to increase hours for reliable team members who are a valuable fit across multiple participants and services.

What We’re Looking For

- Male and female Support Workers

- Kind, calm, reliable and professional people

- Strong spoken and written English skills

- Good English comprehension and the ability to follow instructions and support plans
- The ability to complete clear and accurate shift documentation

- Genuine and consistent availability

- Confidence working independently and as part of a team
- A respectful and person-centred approach

- Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care or a similar qualification preferred, but not essential we also welcome people who are looking for a change in career if they come with the right amount of care and compassion for the industry.

- Full Australian work rights

Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain promptly:

✔ NDIS Worker Screening Check

✔ Working with Children Check where required

✔ National Police Check

✔ First Aid and CPR





✔ NDIS Worker Orientation Module

✔ Relevant infection control training

✔ Current driver’s licence

✔ Reliable and appropriately insured vehicle where required

Some positions may require particular qualifications, experience, physical capabilities or worker gender based on the individual needs and preferences of the participant.

Pay and Conditions

- Paid under the SCHADS Award based on qualifications and experience

- Applicable penalty rates for weekends, evenings, sleepovers and public holidays

- Supportive management and ongoing training
- A variety of shift lengths and roster options

- Opportunities across SIL, STA, community support, and aged care
- A small, caring provider where your contribution is noticed and valued

Why Join Vela Care?

Vela Care is a Sunshine Coast based disability and aged care provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support in calm, respectful and welcoming environments.

We support people with a broad range of needs, from companionship, community access and everyday assistance through to Supported Independent Living, aged care and complex support.

As a small, family-run and hands-on provider, we genuinely know our participants and our team. We value clear communication, consistency, kindness and strong working relationships.

We are not a large corporate organisation where workers feel like a number. We want our team members to feel supported, listened to and appreciated, while also understanding the responsibility that comes with supporting people who rely on us.

At Vela Care, we believe good support is about more than completing a list of tasks. It is about building trust, creating stability and helping each person live a safe, meaningful and fulfilling life.

If you are looking for meaningful work within a supportive, professional and family-oriented team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now through SEEK and include a short cover note outlining:

- Your relevant experience and qualifications
- Your availability
- The areas you are willing to travel to
- The types of support work you are interested in
- Whether you are available immediately or looking for a future start date

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