Support Worker

Date: 24 Apr 2025

Location: Boulder, WA, AU, 6432

Company: Silver Chain Group Limited

Short Description

Provide care to clients in their own home
Permanent roles available
Several employee benefits, incl. competitive and above award pay rates & salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free each year

The opportunity

Silverchain is the leading provider of complete in home care services in Australia, supporting 115,000 people of all ages each year, across a range of services in their homes including hospital in the home, palliative care, aged care (Home Care Packages and Commonwealth Home Support Programme), allied health, social support, and virtual care monitoring.

We believe that everyone deserves the right to choose where they receive their care, and that home care helps keep our clients connected to their community.

We are currently looking for experienced and passionate Care Aides to join our Aged Care Team in Kalgoorlie. We have permanent part-time role available, offering fixed rosters. Our busiest period of care delivery is between Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:00am – 12:00pm. If you are available for this time period then we would love to hear from you!

Providing care to clients in: Boulder, Coolgardie, Hannans, Kambalda East/West, Lamington, Mullingar, Piccadilly, Somerville, South Kalgoorlie, Victory Heights and Williamstown.

(Only successful candidates residing in these suburbs will be contacted)

Key Responsibilities

Our Care Aides deliver exceptional care and support to our clients, enhancing and encouraging participation in their own care to maintain their independence, where possible. Responsibilities include a range of personal care tasks incl. showering, grooming, toileting etc. and other support such as medication assistance, meal preparation, domestic assistance/general housekeeping tasks and social support in the community. Care Aides will follow a predetermined schedule, travelling from home to home, therefore having unrestricted access to a vehicle and the ability to follow a digital schedule and care plan autonomously, via a mobile app, will be essential.

About you

Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, HACC, Disability is highly desirable, although not essential.
Those with a relevant Certificate will require a minimum of 3 months relevant care worker experience. Those without a relevant Certificate will require a minimum of 6+ months relevant care worker experience (FTE).
Experience working in a home care/community setting is highly desirable.
A valid Drivers’ License with unrestricted access to a registered vehicle which is appropriately insured and in good condition, is essential.
Ability and willingness to work autonomously in the community, travelling from home to home, referring to a digital schedule and care plan, via a mobile app, will be essential.
Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills are essential.

Big Benefits when you join Silverchain

$34.69 per hour + super
Travel allowance of $0.99 per k/m
Provided with a mobile phone for work purposes.
17.5% annual leave loading and excess leave cash out options
4-6 weeks Annual Leave per year, with ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year.
Paid parental leave provisions.
Discounts from several retailers, health insurance & fitness providers etc. incl. HBF, Medibank and NIB.
Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to events & attractions incl. cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more
Several recognition and education support programs available.
Referral Scheme – receive $250 e-voucher, for each friend or family member you refer, who commences work with Silverchain.

Interested?

To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply'. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further with our Recruitment Team, please contact Natalie Fitzgerald, email: natalie.fitzgerald@silverchain.org.au

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.

At Silver Chain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

About Silverchain Group

At Silverchain, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and brings unique perspectives to our organisation. We are committed to ensuring that all employees, regardless of their background or identity, are given equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in their careers. Through our Community Impact and Inclusion Strategy, Silverchain is dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels comfortable being themselves and contributing to our shared vision of delivering outstanding healthcare services to our clients. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ community.

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