Qualified Support Worker – Darwin
Location: Darwin, NT, Australia
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Entry level
Job function: Other
Recruitment status: Permanent
Closing date: Jan 3 2026
Support Worker – Home Care
As a Support Worker, your role will be to assist a diverse range of clients, including aged and high‑needs clients, with activities of daily living and providing support services such as domestic assistance, social support, specialist child and adult services, respite and personal care in their own homes, promoting independent living.
Key Responsibilities
* Promote client choice, positive routines and activities ensuring they are meaningful to the client as per Calvary Home Care's Service Delivery Model.
* Work shifts in set time blocks/pattern rostering.
* Proactively support clients to enhance their life choices both at home and in the community.
* Report changes in client's health, care plans or if additional services are needed.
* Review regularly communications received via email, Support Worker Connect and other communication methods to ensure current knowledge of policies, procedures and activities across Calvary.
* Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and the health and safety of others within the workplace.
* Protect the rights and confidentiality of clients by ensuring the care provided maintains client dignity and privacy.
About You
* Completed Certificate III in Individualised Support, Home & Community Services, Aged Care or equivalent.
* Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate & CPR.
* Current full driver's licence.
* Reliable motor vehicle (including valid registration & full comprehensive third‑party insurance).
* Smart mobile phone or device.
* NDIS Clearance (Highly desirable).
* Access to the internet and experience using a computer, systems and applications.
* Capacity to embrace a role that is meaningful for the community and yourself.
* A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission‑based organisation.
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter. Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia's largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.
With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Benefits
* NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
* Paid parental leave.
* Training, development pathways and career opportunities.
* Flexible hours that make sense for you.
* Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.
Application Process
* As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre‑employment checks which may include, but is not limited to, reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
* You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisations as required for your role.
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