Support Worker Jobs in Newcastle

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Quality, Risk & Compliance Manager

Sydney NSW

Quality & Clinical Governance

We are seeking a Quality, Risk, and Compliance Manager to join a well-established NFP organisation.

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Care Manager

Sydney NSW

Care Manager

Be part of a supportive team who ensure a high standard of care for their elderly residents at all times!

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Registered Nurse

City of Albury NSW

Registered Nurse

Aged Care Registered Nurses needed for casual work in the Lavington / Howlong area, NSW. Overtime paid. Annual salary review.

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Registered Nurse | Aged Care

Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing

RNs needed for casual work in residential aged care in Armidale

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Home Care Support Worker (North Sydney/Northern Beaches))

Sydney NSW

Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing

Sanctuary Recruitment are hiring Home care support Workers in Sydney North Shore and Northern Beaches areas

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Assistant in Nursing | AIN | Aged Care

Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing

AINs needed for casual work in residential aged care in Grafton and Maclean.

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Assistant In Nursing | Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie-Hastings NSW

Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing

Sanctuary recruitment are looking for local casual staff for multiple facilities in the Port Macquarie region. Flexible shifts to suit your needs!

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Registered Nurse | Aged Care

Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing

RNs needed for casual work in residential aged care in Grafton and Maclean.

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Roving Quality Specialist

Sydney NSW

Quality & Clinical Governance

Do you have a passion for continuous compliance improvement? Great opportunity to join an NFP organisation who are focused on quality improvement!

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Care Manager

Sydney NSW

Care Manager

Lead with Compassion, Clinical Excellence, and Effective Training in Aged Care

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Assistant In Nursing

Port Macquarie-Hastings NSW

Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing

Support aged care facilities in the Port Macquarie region, utilise your cert 3 in aged care with plenty of agency shifts.

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Registered Nurse Aged Care

Coffs Harbour NSW

Registered Nurse

We are looking for Registered Nurses for aged care homes in Coffs Harbour Region. Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle!

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Assistant in Nursing (Stanwell park)

Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing

Sanctuary Recruitment are hiring Assistants in Nursing near Stanwell Park for Aged Care shifts

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Support Worker Jobs in Newcastle FAQs

A home care support worker is a trained healthcare professional specialising supporting home care clients receiving a Home Care Package, assisting they remain independent and within their own homes for longer.

Examples of duties and responsibilities include:

  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) - grooming, bathing, toileting 
  • Offering to help with tasks around the house such as cleaning and general maintenance
  • Liaising with the clients friends and families and other healthcare workers
  • Educating the client with information relating to their home care needs

Home care support worker jobs are available in areas of Sydney and New South Wales such as:

and more!

As a rule of thumb, you need a minimum of six-months of Australian home care experience. Once you have reached this level, which equates to 910 hours, get in touch with our team for more information on working in home care with Sanctuary.

To be a home care support worker, you would need a relevant qualification, such as a Certificate III in Individual Support. This will take around six months (full time) to complete and includes theory and practical assignments.

At Sanctuary, we are offering home care support worker jobs on a temporary/casual (ad-hoc) basis, filling annual and sick leave gaps.

In home care, we are sourcing the following healthcare professionals: 

for various home care roles in Sydney

We make sure all our home care support worker team can access training that will keep their knowledge and skills up to date. We offer continuous online training via our Learning Management System (LMS), which is free of charge and updated to reflect new practices.

Working on a temporary/casual basis means you can: 

  • Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle and prior commitments
  • Work in locations that are within commuting distance
  • Earn more per hour with casual loading than if you were a permanent employee 

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Working in Aged Care in Australia

First published: November 2023, revised February 2024 If you’re seeking a career that combines purpose, personal growth, and a sense of accomplishment, working in aged care may be the perfect choice. Becoming an aged care worker is a career choice fit for those who love to help others and give back to their community. Aged…
Steps to Become a Nurse in Australia From Overseas

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What is Home Care?

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