Manning Support Services (MSS) is an award-winning community service organisation that has been operating on the NSW Mid North Coast for more than 40 years. MSS is a multi-service not-for-profit with a mission to enhance the quality of people’s lives by providing services which enable them to live with dignity and respect.

MSS has opportunities for casual Home Support Workers in the Taree, Port Macquarie and Great Lakes regions to assist our home-based aged care clients to remain independent and supported.

Our Home Support Workers provide our clients with assistance in daily life activities such as domestic assistance, personal care, social support and respite, within their homes and within the community.

Selection Criteria

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

- Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support - Aged Care, or equivalent industry qualification

- Proven personal care experience

- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR

- Current NSW full driver's license

- Reliable motor vehicle (including valid NSW registration and minimum third-party property damage insurance)

- Adequate level of fitness: due to the quantity of domestic assistance, which includes manual handling, candidates who pass the interview stage are required to attend a pre-employment fitness assessment, which MSS will arrange and pay for

Personal Attributes:

- Ability to communicate sensitively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds





- Understanding of safe work practices and the use of appropriate manual handling techniques

- Ability to work independently with excellent time management skills

- Commitment to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of our clients

- An empathetic, compassionate and adaptable approach to the role

What do we offer?

- Flexible working environment with a positive work culture

- Casual employment in a growing organisation with excellent remuneration

- Paid mileage between clients

- Option of Fitness Passport discounted gym and pool membership

How to Apply

- All candidates must apply using the Seek online process

- Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter that addresses each of the selection criteria above

- Please specify in your cover letter which area you are applying for: Taree and surrounds, Great Lakes and surrounds, or Port Macquarie and surrounds

- Candidates who do not follow these steps will not be considered

Further Information

- Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions about the role or would like to request a full copy of the Position Description. Email: ••••@mssinc.org.au Phone: (02) •••• •800

We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

📌 Home Support Workers - Taree, Great Lakes, Port Macquarie and surrounding areas
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