Permanent part-time (up to 22 hours per week)Provide one-on-one support in clients' own homesTravel between clients in your local community (driver's licence and car required)Locations such as Elsternwick, Caulfield, Bentleigh, Carnegie & Port Phillip
If you're already working in in-home care or looking to step away from the pace of residential facilities, this is your chance to enjoy more meaningful client connections, greater flexibility and the recognition you deserve!
We are seeking Home Care Workers (internally known as Direct Care Workers) who can commit to consistent availability on the same days and times each week.
Set roster hours include paid travel between clients.
Help our clients stay independent with support in personal care, meal preparation, general cleaning, shopping and transport to appointments.
You will be a great fit if you have:
A warm, personable nature with genuine respect for cultural diversity and relationship-building skillsAbility to monitor client wellbeing and act quickly in emergencies to ensure safetyCertificate III in Individual Support (Ageing/Aged Care)Driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicleAvailability to work 1 - 4 days per week, Monday - Sunday, up to a maximum of 22 hours per weekRussian, Polish, Hebrew or Yiddish language skills (desirable, but not essential)
Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career:
Salary Packaging– as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meal & entertainmentManage your schedule easily with a user-friendly roster system on your smartphone88c per km reimbursement when using your own vehicle,



including travel between clientsWe'll set you up for success in the community with a supportive, paid inductionPurchased leave optionsYearly team gathering to celebrate everyone's achievements!
Employee Assistance ProgramReward & Recognition Program - our STAR Awards honour those who exemplify our values of Community, Respect, Inclusion and Social Responsibility, along with dedicated recognition for years of serviceEthos Day—an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and cultureLearning and development– opportunities to progress in your career internally
About us:
Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 175 years.Our staff come from all cultural and religious backgrounds, and we provide cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos.
Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strides to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.
Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work.
Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.
Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse.
We are a child secure organisation.
We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.
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📌 Home Care Worker (Direct Care Worker) (Melbourne)
🏢 JewishCare VIC
📍 Melbourne