• Casual role committed to empowering consumers to maintain their independence
• Support clients at home across Baw Baw & Latrobe – licence & car required.
• Help people live safely & independently through personal care & daily tasks.

Your new role

Help people with disabilities or health conditions live safely and independently at home. You’ll assist with everyday tasks, such as personal care, meal preparation, cleaning, and community access, helping clients stay connected and maintain their independence.

This role is part of the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP), supporting people under 65 (or under 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) to live well at home and participate in community life.

You’ll work mainly in clients’ homes across Baw Baw and Latrobe, so a current driver’s licence and your own car are essential (kilometers reimbursed).

Benefits of working at Uniting

In addition to your hourly rate of (SCHADS Level 2) + 25% Casual Loading + Super, you can also access the following:

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

You will bring with you:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)
• Current Victorian driver’s licence and access to a vehicle (KM’s reimburse)
• Current First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to perform domestic tasks and provide personal care
• Ability to provide social and emotional support for clients

View the position description here.

How to apply

If this role is a good fit for you, click APPLY soon. We'll review and shortlist applications as they come in, and might close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Bree Cross, on 03 9051 7000 for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTIQA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.