We’re looking for a professional Community Support Worker with relevant experience in home care services to aged care individuals who wants to join our team on a casual basis, working based in Casey and surroundings.

BENEFITS

• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

THE ROLE

The Community Support Worker - Home Care provides in-home care services to aged individuals who require support to live independently, and their carers.

• Provide support for clients in activities of daily living, to promote autonomy, wellness and enablement goals.
• Support carers by providing meaningful and enjoyable experiences to a client, that meet the needs of the client, as documented in the Care Plan.
• Apply the Consumer Directed Care and wellness and reablement approaches.

Salary will be in the range of $60,867.56 to $65,000 plus 25% casual loading, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, or working towards obtaining this
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with and engage individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• A commitment to maintaining and supporting child safety, equity, inclusion and cultural safety.
• Client-centered approach
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Understanding of and empathy with the values and ideals of the Brotherhood of St Laurence

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or would like clarification, please contact Carolyn Pitches on 0482 189 210 for a confidential discussion.

Please upload a relevant resume and cover letter.

To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.

Applications close: Monday July the 7th 2025 at 11.55 PM

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.