Community Support Worker - Home Care

We’re looking for a professional Community Support Worker with relevant experience in home care services to aged care individuals who wants to join our team on a casual basis, working based in Frankston City Council and Casey City Council and surroundings.

Location: South East - Frankston 

Job Type: Casual 

Salary: $63,797.69 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation. (pro-rata for part-time employment)

What we offer our employees

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role

• Provide support for clients in activities of daily living, to promote autonomy, wellness and enablement goals.
• Provide transport to clients as per their Care Plans to meet health and wellbeing home based goals.
• With guidance from the Program Lead, implement various initiatives or activities to prevent or manage challenging client behaviours.
• Develop and maintain positive lines of communication with families, advocates and clients, presenting a professional image at all times.
•  Complete and maintain accurate client records, including but not limited to Care Plans, assessments and note

About Brotherhood of St Laurence

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, or working towards obtaining this
• Holds a current Victorian driver’s license.
• Specific work requirements include work-based travel and attendance at a variety of different work locations
• Proof of eligibility to work in Australia is required
• A Police Check is required for this position. The Brotherhood will facilitate this process
• A Statutory Declaration to confirm past criminal history is required as per the Aged Care Act is required - BSL will facilitate this process
• A Working with Children Check is required for this position. The Brotherhood will facilitate this process
• A NDIS Worker Screening check is required for this position. The Brotherhood will facilitate this process
•  Aged Care Banning Orders Register checks shall be undertaken

If this sounds like the right fit for you

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.

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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter,
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences.

Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.

To review the Position Description PD_Communtiy Care_Community Support Worker - Home Care 2025 (5).pdf

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Justine Reilley at Justine.Reilley@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Friday the 2nd of January 2026 

An up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination and annual influenza vaccination are required for this position (for roles in Residential Aged Care – delete if not relevant).

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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