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Support Worker - Port Macquarie & Surrounds

As a Support Worker, you’ll provide tailored assistance to clients in their homes and communities

Details

  • Locations: Port Macquarie, Taree, Wauchope and surrounding areas
  • Permanent and Casual positions available 

Are you ready to make a real difference in your community? Join Wesley Home Care as a Support Worker and help older Australians live their best lives with dignity, independence, and joy.

 

About Us

Wesley Mission is a high-profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We provide over 200 services across aged care, homelessness, child and family support, counselling, employment, education, disability, and health services.

Our Vision: “A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters.”

 

About Wesley Home Care

We deliver in-home and community-based services to older Australians, supporting them to live independently and meaningfully. Our care is personalised, respectful, and holistic—addressing physical, social, and spiritual needs.

 

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you’ll provide tailored assistance to clients in their homes and communities. Duties may include:

  • Personal care
  • Domestic assistance
  • Transport and shopping
  • Meal preparation
  • Social support and companionship

This is a rewarding opportunity for those who genuinely care about improving the lives of older people.

 

Why Join Us?

  • Work locally in Maclean, Yamba, and surrounding areas
  • Flexible shifts across weekdays, evenings, and weekends
  • Pay range: $30.85–$33.82/hr + travel time and kilometre reimbursement
  • Fitness Passport – stay active while you care for others
  • Salary packaging – up to $15,900 tax-free income + $2,650 for meals/entertainment (for permanent staff)
  • Paid training, meetings, and uniform allowance
  • Career development and progression opportunities after probation
  • Supportive team culture that values good local people

 

About You

We welcome both entry-level and experienced applicants. Ideal candidates will have:

  • A caring, empathetic nature
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care (desirable but not essential)
  • First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
  • COVID vaccination (minimum 2 doses)
  • Police check
  • NSW Driver’s Licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
  • Second language skills (highly regarded)

 

Apply Now

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’d be great in this role. Use the subject line: Support Worker Application – Maclean/Yamba

Email: jobs@wesleymission.org.au 

Contact: Donna Ross - 0438786778

 

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Wesley Mission is committed to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation. Guided by our vision of doing all the good we can because every life matters, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and social demographics, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply

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Who we are

We’ve been caring for the community for over 200 years.

 

Our services uplift children, families, older Australians, people with disability and those needing pathways out of homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges and financial hardship. We’re unwavering in our support for Australians and Australian communities – and together, we do more good.