Personal Care Assistant - Trainee - Part-time

Uralla Shire Council is seeking a compassionate and motivated individual to join our team as a Personal Care Assistant Trainee. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin a rewarding career in community care while gaining nationally recognised qualifications.

About the Role

Our beautiful 36 bed facility is seeking applications from motivated and compassionate individuals to work with a fabulous team of Nurses, Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinators, Cleaners and Maintenance personnel, who work together to deliver aged care services to our residents.

As a trainee, you will work under supervision to provide high-quality personal care and support to clients in the community. You will assist with daily living activities, promote independence, and contribute to the wellbeing of residents.

This part-time position welcomes the perfect work/life balance with 50 working hours per fortnight for a term of 2 years, whilst you work towards gaining a Certificate III in Individual Support.

Applicants must be able to work Monday - Sunday and shifts can be at various times of the day and night, with the options for various shift patterns to suit your lifestyle.

To be successful in this role you will be committed to providing positive care to clients in aged care and community services, have strong organisational skills, good communication with the ability to problem solve.

To view a detailed list of responsibilities, please review the Position Description 

The Candidate

We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic individual who is eager to begin a meaningful career in personal care. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in supporting others, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A commitment to completing a Certificate III in Individual Support during the traineeship is essential. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are the most important qualities we seek.

What We Offer

Salary: Hourly rate ranges from $13.52 - $27.62, dependent on highest year of schooling and number of years out of school, plus allowances and superannuation

Award: Local Government, Aged, Disability, and Home Care (State) Award

• Paid part-time traineeship with structured learning
• Supportive team environment
• On-the-job training and mentoring
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community

About Uralla Shire Council

Uralla Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.

For further information about our Council, please review the Prospective Candidate Information Brochure

 How to Apply:

1. Please read up on our recruitment process by clicking Here
2. Please complete your application below.
3. On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and any supporting documentation.
4. Please note that once you start to complete your online application you can save it and return to it later, however we recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready.
5. Once you have submitted your application, you should receive email acknowledgement that it has been received. If you do not receive this acknowledgement please check your junk or spam boxes and contact hr@uralla.nsw.gov.au.
6. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email.

 Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered - Noting that you also must hold relevant qualifications for the position.

Please note: McMaugh Gardens is a residential aged care facility and Uralla Shire Council requires all staff are required to be fully vaccinated in order to work at this facility, unless they hold a valid exemption.