Social Care Assistant (Casual) | Wattleglen, Sale VIC ****
Bring joy, connection, and purpose to every day at Wattleglen
Are you someone who loves working with people, creating meaningful experiences, and making a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians?
We're looking for a
Casual Social Care Assistant
to join the friendly team at
Respect Wattleglen, Sale VIC ****
.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is creative, compassionate, and passionate about helping residents stay connected, engaged, and living life to the fullest.
At Respect, we believe aged care is about more than support.
It's about building relationships, creating moments of happiness, and helping people feel valued every day.
Why Join Respect?
As Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of aged care services in regional communities, we're committed to supporting both our residents and our employees.
When you join Respect, you'll enjoy:
Flexible casual shifts to suit your lifestyle
A welcoming and supportive team environment
Meaningful work that positively impacts residents every day
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
Career progression within a growing organisation
Salary packaging perks of up to $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment
A workplace culture built on respect, compassion, teamwork, and excellence
About the Role
As a
Casual Social Care Assistant at Wattleglen
, you'll play an important role in enhancing residents' wellbeing through engaging activities, social connection, and meaningful experiences.
Working closely with residents, families, volunteers, and the wider care team, you'll help create a vibrant and inclusive environment where residents feel supported, connected, and valued.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Assisting with the planning and delivery of engaging recreational and lifestyle programs
Supporting individual, group, and community-based activities




Developing social profiles and contributing to care planning
Encouraging resident participation while promoting dignity, choice, and independence
Maintaining activity resources and materials
Preparing newsletters, activity calendars, and resident communications
Assisting with volunteer engagement and support
Building positive relationships with residents, families, and team members
Supporting residents' physical, social, cultural, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
About You
We're looking for someone who brings warmth, energy, and enthusiasm to everything they do.
You'll ideally have:
Experience coordinating lifestyle, social care, activities, recreation, or community programs
A genuine passion for supporting older people
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A creative and proactive approach to resident engagement
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Confidence using care management systems, documentation, emails, and Microsoft Office applications
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Essential Requirements
Current
NDIS Worker Screening Check
(or willingness to obtain)
Current
National Police Check
(or willingness to obtain)
Previous experience in aged care, disability, community services, recreation, lifestyle, or a similar field is highly regarded
A commitment to providing person-centred care and supporting resident wellbeing
About Respect
Respect is a proud not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting older Australians since ****.
We believe everyone deserves the right to a life well‐lived, with dignity and respect.
Today, Respect supports thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania through residential aged care, home care, retirement living, and independent living communities.
Ready to Make Every Day Meaningful?
If you're passionate about bringing happiness, connection, and purpose to the lives of older people, we'd love to hear from you.
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