Kapital Care Pty Ltd is a family-friendly, community-focused organisation committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with disability, mental health needs and older Australians.
We are currently seeking passionate, reliable and experienced Community Support Workers to join our growing team for an immediate start.
If you are someone who genuinely enjoys making a difference in people’s lives, building meaningful relationships and supporting individuals to achieve their personal goals, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Community Support Worker with Kapital Care, you will provide person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity, choice and participation in the community.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing personal care and daily living support
- Supporting participants to achieve their individual goals
- Community access and social participation
- Supporting participants with appointments, shopping and other activities
- Providing emotional and practical support
- Supporting people living with disability, mental health and complex support needs
- Following individual support plans, risk assessments and organisational procedures
- Maintaining accurate and timely progress notes and documentation
- Communicating effectively with participants, families, colleagues and other professionals
- Promoting participant choice, dignity, rights and independence
- Working as part of a supportive and professional team
Essential Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or a related qualification, or be currently working towards a relevant qualification
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Working with Vulnerable People registration and/or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, as applicable
- Current Police Check
- Current Australian driver’s licence
- Access to a reliable, registered and appropriately insured vehicle
- Appropriate vehicle and/or professional insurance where required
- Previous experience working in mental health support – essential
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A commitment to participant safety, dignity and choice
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for people who are:
- English Speakers as First Language
- Passionate about supporting people to live meaningful and independent lives
- Compassionate, respectful and genuinely caring
- Reliable, punctual and professional
- Positive, energetic and approachable
- Confident communicating with participants, families and other professionals
- Highly organised and able to adapt to changing environments
- Able to maintain professional boundaries
- Comfortable working with people who may have complex or challenging support needs
- Flexible and willing to work across a rotating roster
- Committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support
What We Offer
- Flexible casual employment
- Opportunities for ongoing work
- Supportive and family-friendly workplace
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to work across Aged Care, Disability and Mental Health services
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of others
Job Type: Casual
Expected hours: Approximately 25 hours per week, depending on participant and service requirements.
Schedule may include:
- Morning shifts
- Day shifts
- Afternoon shifts
- Weekday shifts
- Weekend availability
- Rotating roster
- Longer shifts where required
Pay: $34.44 – $45.28per hour, depending on applicable classification, experience and employment conditions.
Diversity & Inclusion
Kapital Care is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values equal opportunity and respects the unique backgrounds, experiences and abilities of our employees.
We strongly encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply
If you believe you are the right person for this role, we would love to hear from you. Email - [email protected].
Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining:
- Why you are interested in working with Kapital Care;
- Your relevant experience, particularly in mental health support; and
- Why you believe you would be a great fit for our team.
Apply now and join the Kapital Care team — where the work you do makes a difference.
Apply here:
https://kapitalcare.snapforms.com.au/form/job-application-form
Pay: $34.44 – $45.28 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
