Community Support Worker

Community Support Worker – St Kilda

VMCH is seeking a Community Support Worker to join their team in St Kilda. This is a casual, onsite role.

About the Opportunity This role involves providing personalised, person-centred care to empower clients to live independently and maintain the highest possible quality of life.

• Flexible casual hours
• Availability required for at least three weekdays between 7am–6pm
• Support will be provided to clients in Malvern, St Kilda, Prahan, and surrounding areas.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with personal care and daily living activities.
• Providing companionship and social support.
• Assisting with meal preparation and light household tasks.
• Transporting clients to appointments and outings.

About You You possess a genuine passion for supporting older members of the community and take satisfaction in creating meaningful, positive daily experiences for them. With strong communication skills, you build trusting relationships and support clients in maintaining their independence and achieving their personal goals.

Requirements:

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

Why VMCH? VMCH offers a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits.
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave.
• Access to an employee assistance program offering assistance with employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal matters.
• Discounted 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, champions inclusion, and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and with all abilities to consider joining their community.

About VMCH VMCH is a for-purpose organisation with a history spanning over a century. Their services are diverse, guided by principles of love, joy, hospitality, and courage. VMCH supports people and families to live their best lives, offering places to call home and spaces for learning and growth.

If you meet the criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, VMCH encourages 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, and phone calls from recruitment agencies.