Support Worker

Why work for Guardian Network?

• Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 annually.
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities.
• Work life balance; Work close to home.
• Ability to pick up extra shifts.
• Flexible approach to a range of working hours Monday to Sunday.
• Values based leading Aged Care provider with great work place culture.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• About Us

At Guardian Network our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their life. We will provide you with ongoing training and education to ensure that your skillsets match the requirements of customers and your career. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our staff are committed to high quality services and care.

• About the role

Guardian Network is seeking qualified Support Workers. Home Care Workers provide direct care and domestic assistance duties, as well as social support and transport as required for clients. You will support our customers across Mt Waverley, Mulgrave, Clayton and Springvale. In this role, you will :

• Ensure that client's rights, cultural, spiritual and other individual needs are incorporated in all aspects of care and daily living.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team, provide effective support to clients, recognise changes in clients' conditions and escalate observations and concerns in accordance with Guardian Network processes.
• Promote and participate in quality activities, and provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with clients, their relatives and friends.
• Support colleagues by sharing knowledge and expertise.
• About you

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you have :

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged or Disability) or equivalent.
• Experience in a home care setting is desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge in community care with a commitment to high standards of care for clients and their families.
• Understanding of client directed care.
• Essentials for working in Aged Care
• A current Working with Children check.
• Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations.
• Australian working rights.
• Ability to pass a national police clearance.

For more information or a copy of the position description,

please contact Brenton Fowler - 03 9116 2405,

We look forward to hearing from you!

• Job Type
• Part-time
• Salary
• 26.88 per hour

Schedule :

• Flexible hours

COVID-19 considerations :

All support workers are required to wear PPE when attending to clients. In addition support workers are required to complete Covid-19 screening questions before entering the clients home.

Licence / Certification :

• Driver Licence (required)
• Working with Children Check (required)
• National Police Certificate (required)

Work Authorisation :

• Australia (required)