About Wintringham

Wintringham is a not-for-profit organisation with a single mission: to support people over 50 who have experienced, or are at risk of, homelessness. We deliver this through a range of responses, including affordable housing, support, and aged care, tailored as needs change over time. We operate across Victoria and Tasmania. Learn more at Wintringham.org.au

About the role

Wintringham’s Home Support team is seeking experienced and flexible Care and Support Workers to join our team.

  Reporting to the Support Services Coordinator responsibilities include:

• Personal Care: showering, oral care and continence management.
• Medication Assistance: Administering and monitoring medications, assisting with dressings and basic observations.
• Food Preparation: preparing, cooking and serving of meals.
• Community Support: escorting our clients on community outings e.g. shopping trips, excursions, lunches, appointments.
• Transport: escorting our clients to medical and allied health appointments, hospital visits and respite care.
• Domestic Support: cleaning, tidying, changing bedding to ensure a safe, clean and sanitized environment for our client.

What are we looking for?

• Completed or studying Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or Individual Support.
• Current Level 2 First Aid certificate.
• Current driver’s licence and a reliable insured car to travel and transport clients as required.
• A kind, respectful and non-judgemental approach to supporting older people.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to encourage clients.
• Able to work independently and in a team, with experience or knowledge in aged care, personal care, household tasks and aged homelessness.

What we offer

• Employment type: Permanent part-time role. Weekend and weekday flexible shifts, with a minimum of 20 hours/fortnight depending on your availability.
• Pay: $38.71 to $43.89 per hour, plus super (depending on your qualifications and experience). You will also receive generous kilometre reimbursement and be paid your hourly rate while travelling between clients. Above Award pay and not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,500 each year.
• Location: South Eastern Office - Braeside – surrounding Eastern suburbs of Mooroolbark, Kilsyth, Boronia and Lilydale.

• We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. We provide access to wellbeing programs, learning and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Programs. Visit the Wintringham website to learn more about working with us.

How to apply

For a copy of the position description click here. Follow the online application process and submit your resume.

Questions? Reach out to recruitment@wintringham.org.au

Please contact us via recruitment@wintringham.org.au to discuss making adjustments to the recruitment process for your accessibility needs.

Applications close: Sunday 04 October 2026.

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences, our Inclusion Statement may be accessed here. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at recruitment@wintringham.org.au

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will be contacted by Wintringham to complete required reference, registration/licence, and background checks prior to employment, including completion of an aged care statutory declaration, a NDIS Worker Screening Check, providing evidence of current seasonal influenza vaccination, at least one COVID-19 vaccination and as required a National and/or International Police Check.