Community Support Worker

Flexible shifts - Monday to Friday from 8:00am - 2:30pm, 3 to 5 days per week

Combination of home services in clients’ homes and community participation

About Us
At Harold Hawthorne Community Centre, we're more than just a local organisation – we're a passionate team dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors and people with disabilities in the Carlisle community. As a not-for-profit, we offer a wide range of services including community activities, in-home support, independent living within our retirement village, and social housing. We aim to empower individuals to live independently, with dignity, and to be a vibrant part of their community.

About the Role
We are currently seeking compassionate, dedicated, and proactive part-time and casual Community Support Workers to join our Home Support Services team. In this role, you'll make a real difference in the lives of our clients by providing a variety of essential services, including domestic assistance, personal care, social support, meal preparation, and medication reminders. You'll also accompany clients to important appointments such as medical visits, banking, and social outings. Beyond these day-to-day tasks, you'll play a key role in monitoring and updating client support plans, ensuring our services always meet their evolving needs, and maintaining accurate records.

About You
To succeed in this role, our ideal candidate will have:

• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, or Disability Services
• Reliability, flexibility, and availability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week
• A current WA driver’s licence
• Access to a licensed, reliable vehicle (mileage reimbursed)
• A National Police Certificate (obtained within the last 6 months or willingness to acquire one)
• A valid First Aid Certificate (preferred, but not required)

Additionally, you'll have excellent organisational and time-management skills, strong communication skills, and a keen eye for detail when it comes to client progress notes. The ability to work independently while also thriving as part of a team is essential, as is an understanding of workplace health and safety protocols relevant to the role.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of others and possess the qualities we’re looking for, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits for You
At Harold Hawthorne Community Centre, we believe in looking after our team just as much as we care for our community. When you join us, you'll enjoy a range of fantastic perks designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing:

Salary Packaging available (up to $15,900 of your income is tax-free)

Rewards Club, Meals Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation, and Novated Leasing

Payable travel time and mileage

Flexible shifts to fit in with your schedule

No weekends or late nights (work/life balance)

A friendly team with supportive management

Applications: Apply on Seek or submit your cover letter and resume with two work-related referees to [email protected]

To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian Citizenship, Australia working rights, or hold a Permanent Residency status in Australia.

Please note, candidate screening and interviews will commence as soon as possible.

Successful candidates will be requested to attend a pre-employment medical.

Harold Hawthorne Community Centre is an Equal Opportunity employer. We recognise, value and support a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the diversity in society. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds who are also committed to these values.