Job Description
Apply for a Support Worker Home Care Perth job with People Who Care in Guildford. Earn $34.42–$36.23 per hour plus super and salary packaging benefits.
Support Worker Home Care Perth – People Who Care
Are you looking for a rewarding Support Worker Home Care Perth opportunity where you can help older people and individuals with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes? People Who Care is seeking a caring and experienced Support Worker to join its home care team in Perth’s North and East Metropolitan areas.
This part-time position offers permanent working hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm. The advertised hourly rate is $34.42 for Level 2 or $36.23 for Level 3, plus superannuation and salary packaging options.
People Who Care provides individualised support to older people, veterans, people with disabilities and individuals experiencing social challenges. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others with everyday activities, personal care, meal preparation and community participation.
Support Worker Home Care Perth – Job Information
Employer: People Who Care
Job Title: Support Worker (Home Care)
Location: Guildford, Perth WA; Perth North/East Metro area
Employment Type: Part-time, permanent hours
Salary: $34.42 per hour (Level 2) or $36.23 per hour (Level 3)
Superannuation: Additional superannuation
Salary Packaging: Available
Posted: 23 days ago
Industry: Aged & Disability Support
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–12:00pm
Experience: Community or home care experience desirable
Original Job Advertisement: SEEK
Support Worker Home Care Perth – Job Description
As a Support Worker Home Care Perth, you will provide practical and personal assistance to clients in their own homes and communities. Your role will be to help clients maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life through support tailored to their individual needs.
People Who Care delivers home care services through programs including the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), Veterans’ Home Care (VHC) and Home Care services. These services help older people and veterans remain safe while enjoying as much independence as possible.
You will work directly with clients and their families to provide respectful, reliable and person-centred support. Your daily duties may include preparing meals, assisting with personal hygiene, providing transport to appointments, supporting social activities and helping clients maintain a clean and comfortable home.
The role requires a caring attitude, good communication skills and the ability to work independently while following each client’s needs and support arrangements.
Responsibilities of a Support Worker Home Care Perth
The main responsibilities of this position include:
- Meal assistance: Help clients with shopping, meal planning and meal preparation.
- Transport and accompaniment: Accompany clients to appointments, shopping trips and other essential activities.
- Social support: Encourage social interaction and assist clients to attend outings and community activities.
- Personal care: Assist with personal grooming, hygiene, bathing and dressing.
- Health-related support: Provide support for health conditions, including skin care, medication reminders and diabetes management, within the role’s authorised scope.
- Mobility assistance: Help clients move safely and maintain their independence.
- Domestic assistance: Support clients with household cleaning, laundry and other agreed domestic tasks.
- Individualised care: Provide assistance tailored to each client’s needs and circumstances.
- Respectful communication: Treat clients with dignity and respect, taking their preferences and choices into account.
- Independent working: Complete assigned duties responsibly while seeking guidance when necessary.
- Client wellbeing: Help clients maintain a safe home environment and participate in daily life.
Requirements for Support Worker Home Care Perth
People Who Care is looking for applicants who can provide reliable, respectful and person-centred support.
The advertised requirements include:
- Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or a similar qualification, or equivalent experience.
- A kind, caring and respectful approach to service delivery.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to support individuals from different social, financial and cultural backgrounds.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Access to a reliable car.
- Australian working rights.
- Current National Police Check obtained within the last six months.
Previous experience in a similar community or home care role is desirable. Experience in disability support or residential care may also be relevant.
A First Aid Certificate is desirable.
Qualifications and Skills
Applicants interested in this Support Worker Home Care Perth position should have the practical skills and personal qualities required to support clients safely and respectfully.
Qualifications
- Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
- Current National Police Check, no older than six months.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Reliable vehicle.
- Australian working rights.
- First Aid Certificate is desirable.
Essential Skills
- Personal care and hygiene assistance.
- Meal preparation and meal assistance.
- Domestic support, including cleaning and laundry.
- Social support and companionship.
- Transport and appointment assistance.
- Mobility assistance.
- Clear communication.
- Interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Respect for different cultural and personal backgrounds.
- Understanding of client dignity, privacy and independence.
Applicants should be comfortable supporting older people and people with disabilities in a home and community setting.
Benefits of the Support Worker Home Care Perth Role
People Who Care offers several attractive features for suitable candidates.
Competitive Hourly Pay
The advertised hourly rates are:
- Level 2: $34.42 per hour.
- Level 3: $36.23 per hour.
The applicable rate depends on the classification of the position. Superannuation and salary packaging options are also offered.
Permanent Part-Time Hours
The advertised schedule is Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm, providing a regular weekday work pattern.
Salary Packaging
Eligible employees can access salary packaging options, which may provide tax benefits depending on individual circumstances and eligibility.
Supportive Workplace
People Who Care describes its workplace culture as friendly and supportive. Employees have the opportunity to work with a team focused on helping clients maintain their independence and wellbeing.
Meaningful Work
This position gives you the opportunity to build relationships with clients, help with everyday activities and make a positive contribution to their quality of life.
About People Who Care
People Who Care is a not-for-profit organisation with more than 45 years of service. It works with older people, people with disabilities and individuals experiencing social crises.
The organisation provides support designed to help people remain safe, maintain independence and access practical assistance in their daily lives.
Its home care services include support through CHSP, VHC and other Home Care services. These programs help clients continue living in their own homes while receiving assistance tailored to their needs.
Working with People Who Care offers an opportunity to contribute to community-based care and support people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Why Work as a Home Care Support Worker in Perth?
A Support Worker Home Care Perth role can be a rewarding career choice for people who enjoy helping others and making a practical difference in their daily lives.
Home care support helps clients remain in familiar surroundings while receiving assistance with personal care, household tasks, appointments and social activities. Your support can help clients maintain dignity, confidence and independence.
This role may suit candidates who prefer regular weekday morning hours and enjoy working directly with clients in the community.
It can also help build experience in aged care, disability support and community services, particularly for people interested in developing a longer-term career in the care sector.
Work Location
Primary advertised location: Guildford, Perth WA
Service area: Perth North/East Metropolitan area
The role involves providing home care and community-based assistance. Applicants should have a current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–12:00pm.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the Support Worker Home Care Perth position, apply directly through the original SEEK advertisement.
Prepare the following before applying:
- An updated resume outlining your relevant experience.
- A brief cover letter explaining your suitability for the role, preferably included with your application.
- Details of your relevant qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Confirmation of your driver’s licence, reliable vehicle and Australian working rights.
- Information about your current National Police Check.
People Who Care advises that recruitment may commence as suitable applications are received. Consider applying promptly if the role matches your experience and availability.
The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally diverse communities and people with disabilities.
