Hi there! We’re Five Good Friends.
We’re an approved aged care and NDIS service
provider helping our Members (others call them clients) live
vibrantly in their own homes. We wrap a care team around them and their
families, supported by innovative software that coordinates in the
background—so our teams can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional
care.
We’re proud to be a place where purpose meets
impact. Every day, our work contributes to helping people live their best
lives, and that starts with our people.
About the Role
We’re on the lookout for a warm, reliable
Support Worker in Victor Harbour and surrounding areas who loves helping people
stay independent within their own home. As a Home Care Support Worker, you’ll
visit 3-4 Members per day, providing hands-on assistance to help them maintain
their homes and daily routines.
You’ll
work 22.8 hours per
week, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday (9am–5pm).
What You’ll Be Doing
- Complete
household tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, laundry and general
tidying ( 70% + of the role)
- Help
keep homes organised, safe and comfortable
- Assist
with grocery shopping and prepare simple, in-home meals
- Support
safe food handling and storage
- Drive
Members to appointments, shops or social outings
- Help
Members stay active and connected within their local community
- Spend
time building genuine connections through friendly conversation
- Provide
regular check-ins and support overall wellbeing
- Encourage
independence while offering practical, hands-on support
A quick note: While some Support Workers
also provide personal care (like showering or dressing), this role is primarily focused on domestic
assistance and community support.
About You
Essential
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in aged care,
community health, or disability support, providing personal care and
support
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or
willingness to obtain)
- National Police Check and NDIS Worker
Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a
reliable vehicle (travel between Members is required)
- Comfortable using a smartphone or tablet
for work-related tasks
Skills
& Attributes
- Enjoy hands-on, practical work and take
pride in maintaining clean, organised homes
- Reliable, friendly and respectful, with
the ability to build strong, trusting relationships
- Strong time management skills and the
ability to follow a schedule across multiple homes
- A proactive approach, with a willingness
to step in and support where needed
- A genuine interest in helping people
maintain independence and quality of life
What you’ll get in return
Enjoy flexible, meaningful work where you
can make a genuine difference in people’s everyday lives while being supported
by a friendly, team-focused organisation.
And a few more things we think you’ll value:
- A competitive
salary package that recognises your skills and experience.
- Annual $500 health
and wellbeing allowance.
- Additional annual
leave accrual after your second year.
- Free confidential
counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Parental leave top‑ups for eligible
caregivers, including superannuation support.
- Extend our care to
a loved one at a special rate.
- A workplace with
an employee engagement score 17% above industry average.
- And after 5 years
of continuous service—a trip to Okinawa, Japan, the community that inspired
Five Good Friends.
How to apply
Please introduce yourself by applying with
your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’re excited about joining Five
Good Friends.
We’re grateful for your time and look forward
to hearing from you. Please, no external recruiters or agencies.
