Care Worker (Qualified) - Level 3 - October 2025
Care Worker (Qualified) - Aged Care Sector
Permanent Part Time | 15 to 45 hours per fortnight (subject to your availability) | Workplace: On Site | $34.59 per hour
Casual | Workplace: On Site | Casual | $43.24 per hour
What You’ll Get in Return:
You’ll work for a well-known and respected aged care provider in the South West, this role offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits package:
- A family-orientated organisation that values work-life balance.
- To foster a sense of pride and unity among our employees, uniforms are provided.
- Work for an organisation that demonstrates true commitment to creating a positive and empowering culture.
- Our office locations have free onsite parking and are close to public transport.
- NFP salary packaging options – use some of your salary for everyday expenses before income tax; meaning you can increase your take-home pay!
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- On the job support from our Workforce Coordinator.
Plus:
Laundry Allowance.
Communications Allowance.
About Us
South West Community Care is a not-for-profit Organisation and Registered Charity local to the South West, providing aged care and in-home services to the local community. It is managed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who is supported by a Chief Governance Officer and Management Team overseeing operations and supporting a team of over 120 employees and volunteers. The CEO, in conjunction with a volunteer Board of Management, sets the strategic direction for the organisation.
South West Community Care is managed locally and embraces the ‘Wellness’ Approach when delivering care to eligible older Australians in the Community approximately 1000 clients currently, providing services designed to maintain independence dignity and quality of life for our ageing community. These services are delivered by compassionate and caring staff working within the guidelines set out by the Aged Care Charter of Rights and Code of Conduct for Aged Care to deliver person centred care to optimise positive outcomes.
Our Culture
What makes working with us so special is our culture, one that embraces our client focus values (Integrity, Excellence, Compassion and One Team) and shared commitment to the development of high performing teams. We are proud to recruit, train and retain the most talented professionals in the South West, who share our client and safety focus (zero harm) approach. Our employees are at the core of what we do, and by cultivating the right environment and values, we have an engaged workforce with a sense of team spirit throughout our organisation.
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Workforce Coordinator, the purpose of your role is:
- Assist our clients to retain or regain independence.
- Encourage our clients to do as much as possible for themselves.
- Promote and monitor our clients’ overall wellbeing.
- Read, understand and follow the directions in the client’s care plan, with regard to providing care and support to the client.
- Position Responsibilities
- As a Care Worker you will be matched based on skill level, personality traits and preferences to support long-term relationships.
- As typical in aged care support, you will be assisting with:
- Social Support: joining our clients for a morning walk or having a chat in their home.
- Domestic assistance: supporting with everyday tasks around the home.
- Personal Care: ensuring our clients live well and with dignity at home.
- Transportation: to appointments, friends’ houses or out shopping.
- Medication reminders: keeping seniors in their homes and out of hospital; and other activities of daily living.
To thrive in this role you will have:
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support/Aged Care/Disability Support.
- A HLTAID011 Provide First Aid statement of attainment.
- HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication statement of attainment.
- The ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet clients’ individual needs.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Own a smart phone with a sufficient data plan (Communications Allowance paid fortnightly).
- Current WA full driver’s license and a registered and insured vehicle – travel is part of your role and you will be paid for travel time between clients.
Office Base Location
All SWCC Locations.
How to apply for this role
How to apply for this role - you will need to provide the following as attachments to your application:
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support/Aged Care/Disability Support.
- A HLTAID011 Provide First Aid statement of attainment
- A HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication statement of attainment
- A National Police Clearance that has been obtained within the last 6 months.
**IMPORTANT**
When you submit your application for this vacancy, you will be sent a system generated email requesting you to complete our screening questions (this email may go to your junk mail). The screening questions are an integral part of our recruitment process and your application will not progress if you do not submit your responses by the closing day and time.
CLOSING DATE: 9:00 am (Western Standard Time) on Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Applications received that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered for this position.
Contact
If you require any further information in relation to this role please contact Mitchell Hargrave, Workforce Coordinator, on ..
Our Recruitment Process
During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a minimum of two reference checks and a pre-employment medical assessment that will include a supervised drug and alcohol test.
You will need to provide a National Police Clearance, no older than 6 months, with your application to be considered for this vacancy.
We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process while the vacancy is open.
Recruitment Agencies or Third Party applications will not be considered.
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📌 Care Worker (Qualified) - Level 3 - October 2025
🏢 Swcommunitycare
📍 Australia