• Ongoing support, professional training and development
• Pay less tax with our attractive salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum
• Discounted on health insurance and Child Care with MercyCare
• Travel within the community with allowance of $0.72 per km
• Mobile phone provided for work purposes

About MercyCare

MercyCare is a leading aged care, early learning, disability, family and community services provider. We have a large and diverse workforce delivering programs and services throughout Western Australia. Our Vision is for people and communities to thrive and we are guided by a person-centred approach in all aspects of service delivery.

About the role

Due to rapid growth and high demand, MercyCare is currently seeking multiple experienced Support Workers on a part time basis in all suburbs in the Perth Metro area and surrounds. Some areas include:

• PERTH CBD, INNER & WESTERN: Floreat, Glendalough, Karrinyup, Osborne Park and Wembley
• NORTH: Balcatta, Dianella, Girrawheen and Yokine (casual role considered)
• EAST: Swan View, Middle Swan and Upper Swan
• SOUTH AND SOUTH EAST: Belmont, Booragoon, Cloverdale, Fremantle, Hamilton Hill, Kewdale, Parkwood and Willeton
• ROCKINGHAM & KWINANA REGION

MercyCare Support Workers provide high-quality support within our clients’ homes to encourage and promote independence and facilitate connections with others. Duties include house cleaning, help with laundry, assistance to transfer clients in and out of bed or chairs, assistance in showering, personal hygiene and toileting, meal preparation, medication administration, shopping, and transporting of clients. Importantly, the role is varied and relies on compassion and an ability to build real relationships with the people we support.

About you

You have a genuine passion for helping others and making a difference to our client’s quality of life. You are often praised for your kindness and compassion. You can easily build a relationship with others and have a positive attitude in all you do. You are reliable with a good work ethic and are comfortable working independently.  

Some requirements:

Support Workers must be able to attend full day orientation and training on 12th – 13th October. We are seeking candidates with availability across Mondays to Fridays for a minimum of 3 days between the hours of 7am to 7pm (if you are in the CBD, Inner and Western region then additional availability across Saturday to Sunday will be looked upon favourably). However, this does not mean that you will be rostered for work for these full time slots and hours each day will vary.

In addition you will have:

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience supporting people in the community
• Current and valid driver’s license and have access to a roadworthy car (registered in WA) and insured to drive the car (minimum 3rd party insurance)
• National Police Clearance (obtained within the last 6 months)

To Apply

Please click “Apply Now” to view the position description and apply via the MercyCare website.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found a suitable candidate.

MercyCare is an inclusive employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and strive to reflect and be inclusive of our contemporary Australian society and the communities we serve.  

We welcome and encourage applications from men, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from all walks of life, regardless of age, disability, culture, race, gender identity and sexual orientation.

MercyCare is committed to the protection of children and young people.