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Social Care Assistant

  • Bayview Haven, VIC, Australia, 3401
  • Casual
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About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

  • A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
  • Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
  • Opportunities to grow your career
  • Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out and holiday accommodation!

About the Role

Bayview Haven offers the best of both worlds: a rewarding aged care career in a relaxed, coastal-style setting. Our team delivers high-quality, personalised care in a modern, welcoming home surrounded by landscaped gardens, outdoor green spaces, and light-filled community areas. With freshly prepared meals, engaging lifestyle programs, and strong on-call clinical and operational support, staff are empowered to focus on meaningful care and genuine connection. Whether you’re already part of the local community or looking for a fresh start by the coast, Bayview Haven is a supportive, close-knit workplace where you can grow your career and enjoy a better pace of life.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Join our aged care community as a compassionate and creative Social Care Assistant, bringing connection, purpose, and enjoyment to each day.

This is a casual role, with shifts typically 0900–1700 weekdays and some weekend afternoon shifts.

You’ll deliver engaging individual, group, and community-based activities tailored to residents’ physical, social, cultural, and spiritual needs—creating meaningful moments that support dignity, choice, and wellbeing.

We’re looking for someone warm, proactive, and people-focused, with the ability to connect easily and bring energy and creativity into everything they do.

If you’re ready to make a genuine impact where it matters most, we’d love to hear from you.

No two days are the same! As Social Care Assistant you will:

  • Document social profiles of new residents and participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of social care plans.
  • Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the activities program.
  • Maintain resources for the activities program.
  • Prepare newsletters, activity notices and other correspondence for residents and other representatives.
  • Assist the General Manager in recruitment, appropriate delegation, and support for volunteers.
  • Any other task not defined but within the employee’s skills, as directed by the organisation.

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

  • Demonstrated experience in establishing and coordinating a social care or activities program.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply an enthusiastic and innovative approach to the development of social care activities.
  • Good customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated ability to utilise information management systems including care planning, notes and emails.

Perks & Benefits

  • As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
  • Training and development pathways
  • Supportive leaders who are onsite
  • A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
  • Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a team that genuinely values you, we would love to hear from you. Please note that selection processes will commence immediately, any late applications may result in exclusion from the process. To be considered please apply now!

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