The position of Support Worker may involve a variety of duties depending on which service/s the client requires including domestic assistance or personal care duties, individual support such as shopping, respite or transport.

Umbrella has the following pre-employment requirements for Support Workers: 

• COVID-19 vaccination certificate
• A First Aid certificate
• Satisfactory National Police Clearance (obtained in the past 3 months or willingness to obtain)
• Current Drivers Licence and registered vehicle

To be successful in this position, you will need to:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with clients and/or as part of a team.
• Prepared to work within Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Prepared to work within Umbrella’s Philosophy, Values and Mission.
• Demonstrated ethical standards and values.
• Qualification in Aged Care Services or Community Services or experience in the Aged Care sector (desirable)
• Knowledge of diversity, access, and equity issues for culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTI+ seniors (desirable)
• The ability to speak a language other than English (desirable)
• Manual handling certificate (desirable)

Umbrella currently have Polish, Italian and Macedonian speaking clients who need immediate assistance, so workers who speak one of these languages will be given a priority.

For those applying with limited or no experience please see details and download the Position Description here: PD Support Workers Level 1

For those applying with qualifications in aged care, or have similar qualifications, or extended experience working within the industry please download the Position Description here: PD Support Workers Level 2