About the role
Compassion Companions is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join our team in Adelaide, SA 5000. This is a casual position that offers flexibility whilst making a meaningful difference in the lives of aged and disability support clients. As a Support Worker, you will provide compassionate, person-centred care and assistance to vulnerable individuals, helping them maintain independence, dignity and quality of life. This role is fundamental to our mission of delivering exceptional support services within the community.

What you'll be doing

- Assisting clients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming and dressing

- Providing companionship and emotional support to foster meaningful connections and reduce isolation

- Supporting clients with mobility and safe movement within their homes and community

- Assisting with meal preparation, feeding and nutritional support as required

- Helping clients with household tasks and maintaining a secure, clean living environment

- Accompanying clients to medical appointments, social activities and community outings

- Communicating clearly with clients, families and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care

- Maintaining accurate and timely records of client interactions and support provided

- Following all health and safety protocols, duty of care requirements and organisational policies

- Responding sensitively to clients' individual needs, preferences and cultural backgrounds

What we're looking for

- Certificate III in Disability, Aged Care or equivalent qualification (or willingness to obtain)

- Working With Children Check and/or Working With Vulnerable People Clearance (or ability to obtain)

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with vulnerable individuals

- Empathy, patience and a genuine commitment to person-centred care

- Physical capability to assist clients with mobility and daily activities

- Reliability and punctuality,



particularly important when caring for dependent individuals

- Problem-solving abilities and flexibility in responding to changing client needs

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect client privacy and dignity

- Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain

- Experience working in aged care, disability support or community services (preferred)

What we offer
At Compassion Companions, we value our Support Workers and are committed to creating a supportive work environment. We offer competitive casual rates, flexible scheduling to accommodate your lifestyle, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives. We provide ongoing training and professional development to support your growth in the aged and disability support sector. Our team culture emphasises compassion, respect and collaboration, and we encourage you to bring your authentic self to work.

About us
Compassion Companions is a dedicated community services organisation specialising in aged and disability support. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for vulnerable individuals by providing dignified, compassionate and person-centred care. We believe that everyone deserves respect, independence and connection to their community. With a focus on building meaningful relationships and tailoring support to individual needs, we have established ourselves as a trusted provider of community support services in Adelaide. Our values centre on compassion, integrity, inclusivity and excellence in everything we do.

Apply now
If you are passionate about supporting others and would like to join the Compassion Companions team, we encourage you to submit your application including your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are suited to this role. Please include details of your relevant qualifications and references. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experience. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats of key information at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

📌 Support Workers (Adelaide)
🏢 Compassion companions
📍 Adelaide