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About Us

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do.

More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell

Loddon Mallee North – Support at Home Program

• Above-award hourly rates

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $2,650 annually

• Annual leave loading

• Career pathways, education and training opportunities

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7

• Enhanced parental leave options

• Ability to move within the Uniting AgeWell network across Victoria and Tasmania

• Not-for-profit, values-based organisation

About the role

Our Support at Home Program helps older people to live safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible.

Positions are located within your local area, providing support to clients in Ballarat and surrounding communities in the Grampians.

These are part-time roles with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per fortnight. You must be available to work at least three weekdays per week during daytime hours.

You will travel between clients’ homes, providing personalised support tailored to individual needs. This is meaningful work where you can see the difference you make every day.

Role type  

• Home Care Worker 

  • Home Care Workers provide personal care and domestic assistance to support clients with daily living needs. Duties vary depending on client requirements and individual care plans. 

What you will be doing

• Supporting clients with personal care, where applicable

• Providing domestic assistance such as cleaning, laundry, and tidying

• Respecting and incorporating each client’s cultural, spiritual, and individual needs

• Monitoring client wellbeing and escalating concerns appropriately

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Building respectful, professional relationships with clients and their families

About you

You are compassionate, reliable, and genuinely motivated to make a difference in people’s lives. You enjoy both working independently and being part of a supportive team.

This role is ideal if you have 

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Aged or Disability), or equivalent

  • Nursing students who have completed their first year are encouraged to apply

• Willingness to obtain Current First Aid and CPR certificates

• A current Victorian driver’s licence and unlimited access to a reliable, insured vehicle

• Experience in home care or domestic support (desirable)

• An understanding of client-directed care

• A commitment to respectful, high-quality support

• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• You must have, or be willing to obtain:

  • A current Victorian Working With Children Check (employee)

  • Current and ongoing flu vaccination 

  • Australian working rights

  • A National Police Check 

Make a positive difference in your community and apply now!

We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!

Help older people live well with choice and dignity – choose a career with heart!