Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation, committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender or ability. Centacare has a workforce of more than 3,000, plus volunteers, and operates in many locations, supporting tens of thousands of people each year. Join us in making a positive difference!

We are currently seeking permanent part-time Home Care Workers - Disability Services, to support our Disability Services clients within NDIS and Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) programs for services across Ashgrove, Aspley, Carseldine, Chermside, Ferny Grove, Mcdowall, Mitchelton, Nundah, Stafford, Taigum and surrounding suburbs.

What we can offer you:

• Pay rates starting from $34.58 ($35.67 starting pay rate if you have a relevant Cert IV) + penalties + loadings.
• 12% superannuation (higher than the statutory 11.5%).
• Increase your take home (net) pay by salary packaging up to $18,550 p.a. which can cover your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900 p.a.) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650 p.a.).
• Paid KM’s and travel time between client visits.
• Paid training on commencement and ongoing paid training & development.
• Shift loadings, penalties and allowances.
• Permanent roles with consistent rosters, and the opportunity to pick up additional shifts.
• Employee Assistance Program to support you throughout your employment.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, caring and values-based culture.

Overview of the role:

• Assist participants with home care domestic assistance supports. Working alongside participants within their physical capacity to perform domestic duties such as - vacuuming, mopping, general light touch household cleaning.
• Assist participants with engaging in community, social and recreational activities.
• Support people within their own home and community settings.
• Use your own vehicle to transport participants to community-based outings.

What you need:

• Completed, or currently enrolled, in an industry relevant Certificate III qualification or higher (desirable)
• Minimum of three (3) months, paid employment experience in a Support Worker, Care Worker, Nursing role OR completed 120 placement hours
• Australian Working Rights
• Australian Driver's License
• Qld Motor Vehicle Registration
• Provide First Aid Statement of Attainment
• Provide CPR Statement of Attainment
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to apply)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (or willing to undertake)
• Blue Card (or willing to apply)
• Australian Criminal History Check (or willing to apply)

We encourage you to click “apply” now and start the role application process.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screening during recruitment and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.