About Us

The City of Cockburn is dynamic and rapidly growing, offering generous employment conditions and highly desirable lifestyle benefits, including:

• Generous superannuation (up to 16%)
• Professional development opportunities
• Additional 2 days of leave per year
• Cockburn ARC membership
• Wellness programs

About the Role

Do you love to clean and want to give back to your community through supporting others?

Cockburn Care is currently seeking to recruit people who have a can-do attitude, with a willingness to learn and be adaptable. We are part of the City of Cockburn, and the clients we service reside throughout the city. Our Goal is to provide care and support to our aged residents, enabling them to remain living in their own homes. This includes:

• Domestic Assistance- Home cleaning
• Personal Care- Assistance with showering and hygiene
• Transportation- Assistance to medical appointments and shopping
• In-home Respite
• Social support in accessing and staying connected to the community

Successful applicants will be required to assist and implement developed person-centred support plans that identify client’s life goals and support clients to engage in community-based activities

As a Support Worker you would be required have a driver’s licence and reliable vehicle, as you will be traveling to each individual client you support. Mileage and travel time is reimbursed. Training and a full induction including buddy shifts are provided.

What you’ll need

• Cert III in Aged Care, Individual Support or Disability Support
• Valid Driver's Licence and reliable registered vehicle with comprehensive insurance
• Valid First Aid, CPR and Manual Handling certificates
• Be highly organized, flexible and reliable
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Previous experience in aged care

What’s in it for you

• Competitive hourly rates
• Permanent position
• Flexible and family friendly hours available
• Supportive and friendly team
• Professional development opportunities
• Guaranteed minimum hours per week

Salary: $63,429 - $66,810 per annum (pro-rata), dependant on skills and experience.

For more information about these exciting positions, please call Erin Freyer - Cockburn Care Operations Manager on 9411 3787.

Closing Date – Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

To apply: Please read the attached position description and selection criteria for a full understanding of the role before applying. Then click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button on the City’s webpage (www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/employment ) and complete the online application.

The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to this date.

Applicants are required to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Cockburn values.

The City of Cockburn embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people and people with disabilities.