Community Support Worker

Community Support Worker

VMCH is seeking a Community Support Worker to join our team in Doncaster. This is a casual, onsite position.

Make a tangible impact on individuals' lives daily through flexible hours, meaningful engagement, and by supporting your local community as part of a trusted care team delivering compassionate in-home support.

About the Role In this fulfilling capacity, you will provide personalised, person-centred care designed to foster client independence and enhance their quality of life.

• Flexible casual hours are available.
• Availability is required for a minimum of three weekdays between 7am and 6pm.
• Support will be provided to clients within Doncaster and its surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Offer companionship and social support.
• Aid with meal preparation and light household tasks.
• Transport clients to appointments and community outings.

About You You possess a genuine dedication to supporting older community members and derive satisfaction from creating positive daily experiences for them. Your strong communication skills enable you to build trusting relationships, empowering clients to maintain their independence and pursue their personal objectives.

• A Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care, Home and Community, or Disability) or an equivalent qualification is required.
• A current driver’s licence and access to a fully insured (comprehensive), registered vehicle for travel between client homes are essential.
• You demonstrate genuine respect for the dignity and independence of older individuals.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the capacity to work autonomously within a community setting are necessary.
• Availability across a flexible casual roster, including some early mornings, is required.

Why VMCH? Our employees contribute to making VMCH a great place to work. In addition, VMCH offers:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment with avenues for professional development and career advancement.
• A competitive salary, supplemented by salary packaging benefits that can enhance your take-home pay.
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, featuring wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave.
• Access to an employee assistance program offering support for employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal matters.
• Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, and car hire.
• The opportunity to open a high-interest savings account with our banking partner.

VMCH values diversity and champions inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities to join our vibrant community.

About Us VMCH provides a diverse range of services tailored to the individuals we support. As a for-purpose organisation, our operations are guided by principles of love, joy, hospitality, and courage. With over a century of experience, we remain committed to supporting people and families to live their best lives, offering homes and environments for learning and growth.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we encourage you to apply.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to provide proof of work rights and a current Australian Criminal History Check.

VMCH does not accept unsolicited resumes, emails, or phone calls from recruitment agencies.