Community Support Workers

Work with love and love what you do

Join CatholicCare as a Community Support Worker and work the hours you want while making a difference.

Who are we?

As a Community Support Worker, you would be working within CatholicCare's Aged and Disability Services Team which assists clients to achieve their goals of enhanced independence and meaningful local community connections. The overall aim of Aged and Disability Services is to empower people to live a full life in line with their physical, emotional, social and cultural needs and to support participants to remain living independently in their own home and be connected to their communities.

CatholicCare is a not-for-profit social services agency, covering the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Macarthur and Southern Highlands Regions. Our services include Counselling, Foster Care, Family Support Workshops, Ageing and Disability Programs and Support, Marriage & Relationship Education, Children's Contact and more. CatholicCare is an inclusive organisation committed to helping anyone in need regardless of religious beliefs.

Is becoming a Community Support Worker the best next step for you?

Whether you are looking to return to work after a career break or seeking to take the next step in your career, becoming a Community Support Worker could be the perfect fit for you.

To help you understand if you are the right fit for the role, we've asked our current Community Support Workers to describe their lifestyle and personality traits which make this role perfect for them.

What does a day in the life of a Community Support Worker look like?

Everyday working as a Community Support Worker can look different.

Our team tailor our services to each client to ensure we come up with a support plan which supports our client's individual needs so they can achieve their goals.

Depending on your clients' needs, your day-to-day tasks could include:


Social & Community Access	Meal Planning & Preparation	Fitness	Personal Care & Hygiene

Shopping	Housekeeping	24 Hour Aged Care Support	Companionship

Learning Life Skills	In-Home Support	Lawn Mowing and Garden Maintenance	Personal Alarms

Hear Elissa's story about why working as a Community Support Worker is so rewarding and meaningful:

Job Perks

At CatholicCare, we care about you. In addition to being part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives you will also enjoy.

Competitive salaries and hourly rates
Salary packaging options - up to $15,900 a year
Additional paid personal leave every year
Long Service Leave after 7 years of service
Study Leave
Professional development including internal and external training opportunities
Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport
Peace of mind driving to and from work with Employee Journey Insurance

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Pathways to Employment

Certificate III level qualification in a relevant field (eg Individual Support, Community Services, Aged, Disability, Assistant in Nursing, Enrolled Nurse) or working towards obtaining qualification.
If you have 2 years or more experience in disability or aged care, we do not require you to have a Certificate III level qualification and you can begin work as a Community Support Worker straight away.
If you have no experience or Certificate III level qualifications prior to role commencement, CatholicCare will support you in enrolling into TAFE via Arc. This study will be completely free for the candidate but would require commitment of online study up to 6 hours a week. Candidates will be able to begin work while completing their studies.