Home Support Worker - Kingston SE Casual Pool

Job no: 949621
Work type: Casual
Location: South East
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care

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  • Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Kingston Soldier’s Memorial Hospital
  • Salary: $34.42 - $35.32 p/hr + 25% Casual Loading - Casual, working over a 7 day roster - WHD3

About the Role

The Home Support Worker is responsible for providing a timely, efficient and effective service, that involves the cleaning and shopping services to clients of Domiciliary Care, thereby promoting their independence at home and preventing premature and/or inappropriate admission to residential care facilities or long stay hospital beds. The Home Support Worker may also be required to undertake laundry duties.

About you

We’re seeking a reliable, team-focused candidate who takes pride in maintaining safe, clean and welcoming healthcare environments. You’ll bring strong attention to detail, commitment to infection control, safe work practices and resource management, along with a willingness to learn, undertake training and contribute positively to our supportive community-focused team.

To succeed in the Home Support Worker

  • Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Flexible and reliable, with the ability to meet deadlines, follow rosters and work effectively under general direction.
  • Practical and safety-focused, with an understanding of infection control, cleaning standards, safe work practices and manual handling.
  • Capable and adaptable, with housekeeping experience and confidence using basic computer systems and everyday technology.
  • Customer-focused and trustworthy, demonstrating discretion, confidentiality, initiative and a commitment to providing a high-quality service.

Why Join Us? 

  • Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
  • Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community 
  • Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
  • Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
  • Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace

Click the image above to learn more about a career with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network

Our Organisation

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.  

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.  

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other: 

  • Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community. 
  • Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf. 
  • Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures. 
  • Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses. 
  • Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture. 
  • Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living. 

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice

Applicant Information

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

  • DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
  • National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 
  • Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN  

For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here

For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 949621

Application Closing Date

4 October 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

949621 Home Support Kingston WHA3.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Position Description

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