Community Support Worker

Brotherhood of St Laurence

Ashburton, Melbourne VIC

Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)

Casual/Vacation

$35.62445 hourly + 25% casual loading + 12% Super

Community Support Worker

An exciting opportunity to join our team on a casual basis, working across the Ashburton and Alamein areas with preference for Cantonese or Mandarin speakers.

What we offer our employees

Salary packaging options to increase your take?home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged each year (via AccessPay)

Career development opportunities

17.5% leave loading

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance and annual flu vaccinations

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Community Support Worker who can provide in-home care services to aged individuals who require support to live independently, and their carers. Our in-home services promote a wellness and reablement approach to care, through the delivery of home-based activities of daily living support to clients that promote health and wellbeing.

Salary: $70,393.91 per annum or $35.62445 per hour plus 25% casual loading, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation (pro-rata for part-time employment)

Key Responsibilities

Provide support for clients in activities of daily living, to promote autonomy, wellness and enablement goals.

Support carers by providing meaningful and enjoyable experiences to a client, that meet the needs of the client, as documented in the Care Plan.

Apply the Consumer Directed Care and wellness and reablement approaches.

Maintain client privacy and confidentiality.

Provide transport to clients as per their Care Plans to meet health and wellbeing home based goals.

With guidance from the Program Lead, implement various initiatives or activities to prevent or manage challenging client behaviours.

About Brotherhood of St Laurence

BSL is committed to creating an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have partnered with communities, governments, and organisations to drive systemic change and deliver services that support people across all life stages.

With more than 1,400 employees and 1,000 volunteers, we work to ensure everyone can participate fully in social, civic, and economic life with dignity and respect.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a motivated and experienced community support worker who is passionate about driving continuous improvements and supporting BSL’s mission.

Key skills and experience

Cantonese or Mandarin speaking candidate is preferred

Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, or working towards obtaining this

Holds a current Victorian driver’s license

Knowledge of and ability to participate in quality improvement activities and strategies

Client-centered approach

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with and engage individuals from diverse backgrounds

Strong organisational and time management skills

If this sounds like the right fit for you

We’d love to hear from you.

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Please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

A tailored cover letter

A current resume demonstrating your relevant skills and experience

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early submission is encouraged.

Click here to review the Position Description and address the Key Selection Criteria.

If you have any questions about the role, please for a confidential discussion.

Please note that applications must be submitted through our online system, as we are unable to accept applications via email.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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Contact Justine Reilley at justine.reilley@bsl.org.au