Super Support Worker!

Join Our Team

Mid Murray Support Service (MMSS) is seeking compassionate, reliable and professional Support Workers to join our dedicated team.

If you are passionate about supporting older Australians and people living with disabilities to remain independent, connected and engaged in their homes and communities, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support to older people and people living with disabilities, helping them maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.

This is a hands-on role that may include:

✨ Personal care and assistance with daily living activities

✨ Meal preparation and cooking

✨ Domestic assistance and household tasks

✨ Transport to appointments, shopping and community activities

✨ Social support and companionship

✨ Medication assistance (where appropriate)

✨ Supporting care recipients living with dementia, complex care needs and other age-related or disability-related conditions

Our care recipients have a wide range of support needs, and successful applicants will be comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds while providing respectful, professional and compassionate care.

Essential Requirements

The following qualifications and certificates must be current:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care, or equivalent

• First Aid Certificate

• CPR Certificate

• Driver’s Licence

• Your own reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance

• National Police Clearance

• Working With Children Check

• Up-to-date Flu Vaccination (preferred)

• Up-to-date COVID-19 Vaccination (preferred) 

Your Skills & Strengths

• Experience delivering all aspects of personal care

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High level of organisation, reliability and initiative

• Confidence using mobile apps and electronic documentation systems

• Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities

• Respect for personal boundaries, dignity, culture and individual choice

• Commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred support

Important Information for Applicants

Please note:

• Only applicants with all required current clearances and certificates will be contacted.

• Applicants who do not hold the required documentation will not be considered.

• Copies of all clearances and certificates will be requested and should be supplied prior to any face-to-face interview being booked.

• This role includes personal care, domestic duties, manual handling and supporting clients with varying levels of mobility, cognitive impairment and complex care needs.

Our Commitment

Mid Murray Support Service is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for both our clients and staff.

We welcome applications from people who share our values of compassion, respect, professionalism and community connection.