Uniting are looking for Care Workers who will be working for our internal Pool and can travel across different services in the Newcastle area.
* Great opportunities for qualified carers
* Casual roles with flexible hours to suit you
* Care is the primary focus but looking for staff to upskill to other roles
What You'll Be Doing In This Role
* You'll provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents living in our aged care home, to help support their independence and improve their quality of life
* Providing daily living assistance such as showering, personal hygiene, dressing, help at mealtimes and with general mobility
* Assisting with medication and simple wound dressings and
* Supporting residents in community-based recreational and social activities.
What We Offer You
* A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
* Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
* Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
* A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
* A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting
Who We're Looking For
* Ideally, you'll have a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or Individual Support or an equivalent qualification. If you're not currently qualified and would like to be, then we can help you get there.
* You'll have previous experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in aged care if you're studying or have recently become qualified.
* You'll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting's everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
How to Apply
If you see yourself in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Just click on the 'Apply now' button, fill out your details and submit.
Once you apply, we'll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, references and pre-employment screening.
About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve
Uniting is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.