About Us

 Uniting Communities is a leading not-for-profit community service organisation in South Australia. With over 1,500 employees and volunteers, we offer a range of multi-dimensional services across the State. Our vision is of a compassionate, respectful and just community in which all people participate and flourish. We support individuals and communities through quality service delivery and advocacy.

The Role 

If successful, as well as being a part of a respected team within our Home and Community Aged Care sector, you will be delivering services to help our aged care community to enjoy a lifestyle of individual choice. You will be offering assistance in the everyday tasks that may be unachievable without assistance, which could include but not limited to;

• Delivering domestic services
• Planning and preparation of meals
• Personal care including showering and assisting with personal hygiene
• Social support and transport
• Helping us create better support plans for our customers’ needs

 What will you bring to Uniting Communities?

• Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support ( Preferred)
• Excellent communication and Customer Service Skills
• Drivers licence
• Your own insured, roadworthy vehicle
• Experience as Care Worker in Aged Care would be highly regarded  

What are the benefits to Working at Uniting Communities?

• You will get to work with a great team and have the opportunity to:
• Participate annually in face to face compliance training days
• Attend team meetings held every 4 weeks so that you stay connected – and you will get paid to attend these
• Paid time and travel between customers.
• Work flexible hours

About the Remuneration

As a non for profit we provide generous salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase and maximise your take home salary. The salary range will be dependent on experience. Check out our benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

Your Application

Please attach a cover letter addressing the Position Description and a current resume including the names of 2 current referees.

As an organisation we take the responsibility to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and all staff recruited to work in those areas are required to sign off on and work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.