At Marymead CatholicCare, our CHOICES & Aged Care Services team is committed to empowering people to live fulfilling, independent lives. Working within a Consumer Directed Care (CDC) model, we support people with disability, older persons, and young people with trauma backgrounds through flexible, person-centred services tailored to individual goals and aspirations.
We are seeking compassionate, adaptable, and motivated Support Workers to join our growing team across part-time, and casual opportunities.
About the Role
As a CHOICES & Aged Care Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with intellectual, physical, psychosocial, or multiple disabilities, as well as people who are ageing. You will work with minimal supervision using Active Support, Recovery-Oriented Practice, and trauma-informed approaches to promote independence, wellbeing, skill development, and community inclusion.
Support may be delivered in:
- Individual homes
- Residential settings
- Short-term accommodation
- Community environments
- Day programs
Shift lengths may vary from 1–8 hours and may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, sleepovers, and public holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct support with daily living activities including personal care, domestic assistance, transport, social support, and skill development.
- Deliver supports in line with individual support plans, goals, and therapeutic frameworks.
- Support young people with trauma backgrounds using therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
- Promote choice, control, dignity, and independence in line with Consumer Directed Care principles.
- Encourage meaningful participation and valued roles within the community.
- Maintain accurate documentation, shift notes, and incident reporting.
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, allied health professionals, and internal teams
- Participate in training, supervision, meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Follow relevant legislation, policies, WHS requirements, and service standards.
About You
You are a caring and resilient professional who is passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals. You thrive in a team environment while also being confident working independently.
To be successful, you will have:
- Experience supporting people with disability, mental health challenges, trauma backgrounds, or ageing-related needs.
- A strong understanding of person-centred and trauma-informed practice.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to respond calmly and effectively to complex situations.
- Strong time management and documentation skills.
- Confidence using smart devices and basic computer systems.
- Flexibility to work across a variety of shifts and locations.
You will also require:
- Minimum Cert III in disability, aged care or relevant area, or relevant work experience in disability services and/or aged care
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card
- Current driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance (includes business use)
- Ability to use a smart device in line with BYOD requirements
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance(or willingness to obtain)
About Us
Marymead CatholicCare is the social services arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Our mission is to provide quality services to people by promoting healthy, inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships and collaboration while adhering to our values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Care & Compassion, and Inclusivity.
Why Join Us?
At Marymead CatholicCare, you will join a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about the wellbeing of both clients and staff.
We offer:
- Flexible employment options
- Certified Great Place to Work
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your well being
- Access to Salary Packaging
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive team culture
- Opportunities to work across diverse programs and client groups
- Meaningful work that makes a real difference in the community
Apply Now
If you are passionate about empowering people and supporting individuals to live meaningful, independent lives, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your demonstrated experience and suitability for the role.
Closing date: We encourage you to apply, with applications reviewed as they are received.
Marymead CatholicCare has a commitment to child safeguarding and zero tolerance to child abuse. Marymead CatholicCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
