• Higher hourly rates than our competitors
• Part-time - 24/7 rotating roster including overnight shifts
• Development/leadership opportunities; supportive multi-disciplinary team  

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We currently have multiple opportunities for permanent part time support workers to join our overnight respite cottage. This is a permanent part time position, 24/7 rotating roster working at Corella Cottage which will including some overnight shifts, as well as supporting our clients in their homes.

role responsibilities

With a focus on providing onsite care for clients on short term stays, your responsibilities can include:

• Help at home: housekeeping, grocery shopping or meal preparation
• Personal Care: personal hygiene, toileting, showering, dressing, help at mealtime or medication administration
• Transport: appointments or shopping trips
• Social and wellbeing: accompany clients on outings or assist with our Healthy Living for Seniors activities

Qualifications and experience:

• Must have Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual equivalent qualifications
• Medication competency a must!
• Similar experience providing client centred care
• Current First Aid certificate
• Driver’s licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

At Uniting, we welcome and celebrate everyone regardless of lifestyle, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity and proudly create a safe and inclusive environment for staff and clients.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.

Further to this we offer:

• Hands on training, development and mentoring in a leading provider
• Join an organisation that has a positive impact on our clients and the community
• Not for profit salary packaging entitlements
• Paid travel time and reimbursement of kilometres

Other benefits we offer

• Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 tax-free for part-time and full-time employees.
• Wellbeing programs: including free 24/7 confidential counselling services for you and your family via Telus Health.
• Discounts: Exclusive discounts at major retailers (e.g: Coles, Ampol, Samsung, NRMA, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Avis, Qantas).
• Referral Program: Earn a $500 gift voucher each time you refer a new employee who stays for 2 months.  
• Fitness Passport: Access to 865+ gyms, pools, and fitness centres across NSW and ACT for less than a standard gym membership.

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting