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Apply for a Home Care Support Worker South Perth role with MercyCare. Enjoy part-time work, salary packaging at $36.32, training, career pathways and wellbeing benefits.
Home Care Support Worker South Perth – MercyCare
Are you looking for a rewarding Home Care Support Worker South Perth opportunity with a leading Western Australian organisation? MercyCare is seeking caring and reliable people to join its team and provide practical and personal support to clients in their homes and communities.
This part-time position is based in the Fremantle, Perth WA area and provides an opportunity to help people live independently while receiving personalised support.
As a Home Care Support Worker South Perth, you will assist clients with personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, social support, community outings and carer respite. The role is focused on building genuine relationships, encouraging client choice and helping people live life on their own terms.
Home Care Support Worker South Perth – Job Information
Employer: MercyCare
Job Title: Home Care Support Worker – South
Location: Fremantle, Perth WA
Employment Type: Part Time
Salary: Not specified in the advertised job post
Posted: 20 days ago
Closing Date: 17 October 2026
Industry: Aged & Disability Support / Community Services & Development
Home Care Support Worker South Perth – Job Description
The Home Care Support Worker South Perth position involves providing practical and personal support tailored to the individual needs of each client.
Working with MercyCare, you will assist clients with everyday activities while promoting independence, dignity and choice. Your responsibilities may range from personal care and meal preparation to household assistance, social support, community outings and carer respite.
The role is suited to a warm, reliable and compassionate person who genuinely enjoys helping others and building positive relationships.
You will use a person-centred approach and communicate effectively with clients, families and other members of the support team.
Responsibilities
As a Home Care Support Worker South Perth, your responsibilities may include:
- Providing personal care to clients.
- Supporting clients with daily living activities.
- Preparing meals.
- Assisting with household tasks.
- Providing social support.
- Supporting clients during community outings.
- Providing carer respite.
- Building genuine and respectful relationships with clients.
- Encouraging client choice and independence.
- Supporting clients to live life on their own terms.
- Responding flexibly to individual client needs.
- Providing compassionate and person-centred support.
Requirements
Applicants for the Home Care Support Worker South Perth position should meet the following requirements:
- Certificate III in Community Care, Aged Care, Individual Support, Disability or a related field.
- Experience supporting people in their home or community is valued.
- Confidence providing personal care.
- Experience with daily living support.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Access to a roadworthy and insured WA-registered vehicle.
- National Police Clearance obtained within the last six months.
- A warm, reliable and compassionate approach to client care.
Qualifications and Skills
A relevant Certificate III qualification is required for this Home Care Support Worker South Perth opportunity.
Accepted areas include:
- Community Care
- Aged Care
- Individual Support
- Disability
- Related fields
Candidates should also have practical experience or confidence in providing personal care and daily living support.
Important skills for this position include:
- Personal care
- Community care
- Aged care
- Daily living support
- Communication
- Relationship building
- Social support
- Meal preparation
- Household assistance
- Community access
- Person-centred care
- Client independence
Experience working with people in their homes or within the community is valued by MercyCare.
Benefits
MercyCare offers a range of benefits to its employees as part of its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Benefits available to team members include:
- Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $18,000.
- Childcare discounts.
- Options to purchase additional leave.
- Career pathways.
- Professional development.
- Training opportunities.
- Comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Discounted health insurance.
- Free flu vaccinations.
- Inclusive and welcoming workplace.
- Opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the local community.
About MercyCare
MercyCare is a leading Western Australian for-purpose organisation with a long history of supporting people and communities.
The organisation provides services across areas including early learning, disability support, family and community services and aged care.
MercyCare is guided by values including respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence and courage. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable people within the community.
Employees become part of a wider community focused on providing care and support to Western Australians throughout different stages of life.
Why Work as a Home Care Support Worker?
Working as a Home Care Support Worker South Perth can be a rewarding career for people who enjoy helping others and building meaningful relationships.
Home care workers provide important support that allows clients to remain connected with their communities and continue living as independently as possible.
From personal care and meal preparation to social support and community outings, each day can provide an opportunity to make a positive difference in someone’s life.
This role can also provide opportunities to develop skills and experience across aged care, community care and individual support.
Work Location
The Home Care Support Worker – South position is advertised in Fremantle, Perth WA.
The role focuses on providing support to clients in their homes and communities. Applicants should have access to a roadworthy and insured WA-registered vehicle and hold a current driver’s licence.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the Home Care Support Worker South Perth opportunity and meet the required qualifications and experience, you can apply online through MercyCare.
Click Apply Now on the original SEEK advertisement and submit your application. Applicants can upload their CV, after which the application system will prepopulate relevant details.
Applications close on 17 October 2026, although recruitment may begin before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Applications must be submitted online.
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