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Job Post Details

Support Worker - job post

CareVicinity
Surry Hills NSW
$45 - $120 an hour - Subcontract
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Job details

Pay

  • $45 - $120 an hour

Job type

  • Subcontract

Shift and schedule

  • Shift work

Location

Surry Hills NSW

Full job description

Join CareVicinity – The care platform that WORKS for you.

Be your own boss. Make a difference.

CareVicinity is a growing care marketplace helping independent support workers connect with clients seeking high-quality in-home care services across Australia. As an independent contractor using our platform to find work, you’ll enjoy the freedom to choose when and where you work, set your own rates, and make a real difference in people’s lives.

What You’ll Do:

As an independent contractor using CareVicinity, you’ll use our marketplace to match with clients in your local area and provide care services that matter, including:

  • Companionship & social support.
  • Daily assistance – meal prep, errands, transport.
  • Personal care – showering, toileting, mobility (requires additional qualifications).
  • Light household duties – cleaning, gardening.
  • Nursing – wound care, medication management (requires additional qualifications).
  • Allied Health – Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics (requires additional qualifications).

You choose what types of care you offer based on your qualifications and preferences.

Who We’re Looking For:

People who are empathetic, responsible and dependable, especially those who:

  • Are experienced in aged care, disability, mental health, or general support work.
  • Are looking to work independently with support from a trusted platform.

What You’ll Need:

  • The right to work in Australia
  • An Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • A valid Police Check (within 3 years)
  • Two references (character or professional)
  • Relevant qualifications if offering personal or nursing care (e.g., Cert III, AHPRA reg)
  • Vehicle and comprehensive insurance if offering transport

Nice to have:

  • First Aid Certificate
  • Manual Handling Certificate
  • CPR

What’s in it for you?

  • Flexibility: set your hours, choose your clients, work your way
  • Earn what you deserve: set your own hourly rate
  • Comprehensive Insurance: enjoy cover on approved services, booked and invoiced through the platform, where no other cover exists.
  • Fast Pay: CareVicinity takes care of the nitty gritty with funding providers, so you get paid, faster.
  • Support: Our dedicated provider support team are there for your every CareVicinity need, from onboarding, to finding work, to logging shifts, we have your back.
  • Endless Opportunities: Access hundreds of new jobs posted every week, across Australia.

What About the Pay?

Using CareVicinity as an independent contractor means you set your own rate. We simply deduct a 12.5% platform fee to help us provide you with the above benefits. There are no other hidden costs or fees, you earn what you deserve.

Ready to Make a Difference? How to Apply:

Apply now to join CareVicinity and start providing flexible, meaningful support in your community.

  • Click “Apply” on this job ad
  • Complete your CareVicinity profile
  • Upload your documents for verification
  • Start browsing jobs and connecting with clients!

Job Type: Subcontract

Pay: $45.00 – $120.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a valid ABN (Australian Business Number) or willingness to get one?

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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