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.

Due to popular demand, we have another round of traineeships available for Port Macquarie and surrounds, to commence September 2025 with face-to-face training in Laurieton.

Do you have these skills?

Caring and supportive attitude

Like being physically active

Work well with people from diverse cultural backgrounds

Professional attitude

Respectful of other people’s rights and dignity

Adaptive to the needs of others

We are currently looking to recruit Trainee Home Support Workers to expand our growing Aged Care Workforce across the Port Macquarie area. If you answered yes to the questions above, you could be the person we are looking for!

As a Trainee Home Support Worker, you will help ensure clients have a safe home environment and encourage physical and social independence whilst safeguarding their dignity and privacy. You will provide safe and effective personal care and support tailored to individual needs.

Tasks and responsibilities include:

Assistance with a range of daily activities, including cleaning and laundry

Supporting clients with self-care, including bathing and dressing

Involvement with social and recreational activities

Ensuring the client's welfare and comfort are always maintained

Selection Criteria

Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to work in the Aged Care Sector

Be able to do flexible shift work

Be committed to completing paid online, classroom and on-the-job training

Have a current driver's licence (no Ls) and a reliable motor vehicle with valid registration and minimum Third-Party Property Damage car insurance

Be willing to commit to a minimum of 6 months of training and education

Be able to perform physically demanding tasks as per appropriate Manual Handling techniques

Be available to commence September 2025.

Be willing to undertake a National Police Check and a Pre-Employment Fitness Assessment – all paid for by MSS

What do we offer?

Work for an award-winning community organisation with career development opportunities

Paid mileage for travel between clients

Bonus annual leave (3 days p.a.; pro rata for part-time)

Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. as well as a meal and entertainment card up to $2,650 p.a.

Option of Fitness Passport discounted gym and pool membership

Our rates are:

While studying: $24.49 per hour (part-time)

After graduating: $34.23 per hour (part-time)

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

Candidates that do not follow these steps will not be considered

You will also need to list 2 recent work-related or professional referees, including their names, job titles and workplace, along with their phone contact details

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 3pm Friday 1st August

Further Information please contact:

Home Support Team Leader - Laura Lancaster on 02 6551 1800 or email [email protected]

Home Support Manager - Nicola Stockdale on 02 6551 1800 or email [email protected]

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