18 Oct
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At Home Together
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Melbourne
18 Oct
At Home Together
Melbourne
West Melbourne, Victoria 3003, Australia
Casual Temporary 6-12 Months
Posted 15 Oct 2026
Description
Do you speak Chilean Spanish, Maltese or Italian?
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Western Melbourne. This casual role is essential in providing high-quality care and support to individuals in need, particularly those who speak Chilean Spanish, Maltese or Italian. The successful candidate will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our Aged Care clients and NDIS Participants, ensuring their needs are met with dignity and respect.
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care and support to clients in accordance with their individual care plans.
- Assist clients with daily living activities, including meal preparation, personal hygiene, and mobility support.
- Communicate effectively with clients and their families, ensuring their needs and preferences are understood and respected.
- Maintain accurate records of client care and report any changes in their condition to the appropriate personnel.
- Support clients in engaging with community activities and services to promote social inclusion.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and organisational policies to ensure a safe setting for clients and staff.
Qualifications
- Sound knowledge of manual handling and infection control standards within a care setting.
- Previous experience in a support or care role, ideally within the social care sector (6-12+ months preferred)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills,
with the ability to build rapport with clients.
- A compassionate and patient approach to care, with a commitment to promoting client dignity and independence.
- Basic understanding of health and safety regulations in a care setting.
Mandatory requirements
- Australian Working Rights
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Working With Children Check (VIC)
- Current First Aid & CPR certificates
- Infection Prevention and Control Certificate
- Australian Drivers Licence
- Reliable motor vehicle with comprehensive insurance
- Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or similar.
- Experience working with people with disability, older people or people requiring in-home support.
- Manual handling training.
- Medication assistance training.
- Experience with personal care, mealtime support, transport or community access.
Availability
We are looking for applicants with availability across weekdays, evenings, weekends and short shifts. Please include your general availability when applying.
Company Overview
Our Values & Community: We proudly support individuals and families across Canberra, Queanbeyan, Yass, Goulburn, Cooma, and the wider ACT region, including surrounding communities. Our team can also travel to regional areas to ensure you receive the care you need. Our work is guided by strong values that shape how we support every person: At Home Together is more than a service provider - we are your trusted partner in care.
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📌 Support Worker (Chilean Spanish, Maltese, Italian Speaking) Western Melbourne
🏢 At Home Together
📍 Melbourne