At BallyCara, we're inspired by healthy and happy living. As a values-driven not-for-profit organisation, we support older Australians to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes and communities.
We're currently seeking compassionate and qualified HomeCare Support Workers to join our Melbourne team.
Highly desirable: We are particularly interested in hearing from multilingual support workers, with Turkish-speaking candidates strongly encouraged to apply due to the diverse needs of the clients we support.
What We Offer
✔ Flexible Monday to Friday roster between 7:00am and 5:00pm
✔ Paid kilometre reimbursement for client-related travel
✔ Supportive and inclusive team culture
✔ Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of older Australians
At BallyCara, we are inspired by healthy and happy living—for our clients and our people.
Why BallyCara?
When you join BallyCara, you’re joining more than a workplace—you’re becoming part of a values-led community built on relationships, respect, and purpose. We support you to do meaningful work while growing in a way that suits you.
BallyCara is an established charitable organisation that offers a wellness-focused lifestyle for our clients to facilitate independent living, health, and happiness.
At BallyCara, you will belong to a welcoming and inclusive community where your individual strengths and interests are embraced and are the key driver to everything that we create together. We will empower you with flexibility, autonomy and coaching to allow you to make a meaningful difference, whilst supporting you in your career and personal journey.
We inspire healthy and happy living through our SONA® (Happiness) values and enhance our employee's wellness through the following employee benefits:
- Emotional Wellness: Enhance your happiness. Enjoy a wellness day off each year to take on your birthday, for your family, or just for you because you are worth it.
- Physical Wellness: Improve your health and wellbeing with a fitness allowance for remedial massage, outdoor wellness gear, yoga, pilates, swimming, or gym plus access to an online fitness portal LIFT Fitness!
- Professional Wellness: Enhance your career with two days of paid study leave combined with yearly study assistance!
- Financial Wellness: Access not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550, receive 17.5% annual leave loading, and up to $1,892 per annum in financial discounts from our TELUS Health EAP and wellbeing portal!
About the Role
As a Qualified HomeCare Support Worker, you will support older adults to remain independent, connected, and engaged within their own homes and local communities.
You will work across Melbourne's northern suburbs, including Thomastown and surrounding suburbs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and mobility assistance with dignity and respect
- Support clients with activities of daily living
- Assist clients to access community activities and maintain social connections
- Transport clients to appointments, shopping, and social outings
- Encourage independence, choice, and wellbeing
- Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with the wider care team
About You
To be successful, you will have:
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home & Community or equivalent) OR be a Nursing student who has completed an aged care placement
- Previous experience in aged care, community care, disability support, or a related field
- A genuine passion for supporting older people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Current Driver's Licence
- Reliable, registered vehicle with comprehensive insurance
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
Highly Desirable
- Ability to speak a second language, particularly Turkish
- Experience supporting clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Why Join BallyCara?
At BallyCara, you'll be part of a community that values relationships, respect, wellbeing, and purpose. We believe our people are our greatest asset and provide the flexibility, support, and opportunities you need to thrive both personally and professionally.
If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us inspire healthy and happy living across our communities.
Please note:
Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal. Applications received through external agencies or alternative channels will not be accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We sincerely thank you for your interest in working with BallyCara and for taking the time to apply.
