Community Care & Support Worker - Braeside (VIC)

Community Care & Support Worker 

Southeastern Office – Braeside VIC

Part Time Basis

About us

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing, support, and tenancy services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.

Your new role

We are currently seeking a flexible Care & Support Worker to join our team. In this dynamic and multi-faceted role, you will be working across our community care program based in Braeside and servicing the South Eastern region and surrounding suburbs – focusing in on Kilsyth and Lilydale, assisting our clients in their homes. If you are seeking a flexible workplace that caters to your availability and gets you out of an office or facility, then look no further.

We are looking for candidates with the following

• CPR & First Aid Certificate – Level 2
• Current Driver’s License and own reliable car with comprehensive insurance, (suitable for transporting clients)
• Completed or current studying Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability or Home Care

No two days will be the same in this fast-paced and dynamic role. In your new role, some of the requirements will include:

• Personal Care: showering, oral care and continence management
• Medication Assistance: Administering and monitoring medications, assisting with dressings and basic observations
• Food Preparation: preparing, cooking and serving of meals
• Community Support: escorting our clients on community outings e.g. shopping trips, excursions, lunches, appointments
• Transport: escorting our clients to medical and allied health appointments, hospital visits and respite care
• Domestic Support: cleaning, tidying, changing bedding to ensure a safe, clean and sanitized environment for our client

What we offer

• Competitive pay ranging from $38.70 to $43.88 per hour, depending on experience, plus superannuation
• Part-time basis - 20hrs minimum hours per fortnight
• Generous kilometre reimbursement in addition to hourly rate for work related travel
• We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance
• Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900
• Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and have an internal training program for all staff. We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.

This sounds great! How do I apply?

For a copy of the position click here. Follow the online application process, submit your resume and a brief cover letter (maximum 1 page) detailing why you are interested in the role.

If you have any job enquiries, please contact Kalli Maunikum – Support Services Coordinator *********@wintringham.org.au

For more information about this role, a copy of the Position Description can be accessed here. 

Applications can be directed to Kathryne Howe and submitted by via the Wintringham website.  Please submit a Cover Letter to accompany your CV.

Applications close 27 August 2026 at 5pm.

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences, our Inclusion Statement may be accessed here. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at *********@wintringham.org.au

Successful applicants may be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as the 2026 Influenza Immunisation before commencing employment, and must provide evidence.