Looking to make a real difference in people's lives? Become a Support Worker with Sistability!
Join Sistability's Compassionate Team as an Independent Support Worker
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Sistability is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Support Workers for our Aged Care clients.
Who We're Looking For:
We are seeking dedicated, compassionate individuals to join our team of Support Workers for our elderly clients.
Responsibilities may include:
Assisting with daily tasks such as grocery shopping, life admin
Accompanying clients to appointments and activities
Ensuring a comfortable environment through housekeeping and meal preparation
Companionship and support
Your Role:
Your role as a Support Worker at Sistability means more than just offering assistance. For our elderly clients, you're the key to a comfortable and supported life.
You become an essential part of their daily support, ensuring they feel independent and cared for. Your dedication truly matters, providing them with a nurturing environment where they can thrive.
Apply now to join our team, whether you're looking for employment or an independent contracting opportunity.
Why Choose Sistability?
We prioritise our team members, emphasising their wellbeing, growth, and shared dedication to community wellbeing.
Our culture fosters empowerment, encouraging you to think and act with ownership, embrace flexibility, and see setbacks as opportunities to grow.
We prioritise mental health support, workplace flexibility, and a sense of belonging.
Role Requirements:
Compassion and empathy towards elderly individuals.
Reliable and punctual with excellent communication skills.
Ability to adapt to individual needs and provide personalised support.
Current First Aid Certificate (issued within the last 3 years)
Current CPR certificate (issued within the last 12 months)
National Police Check or NDISWC (NDIS Screening Check)
Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations (as required)
Valid driving licence, clean and reliable car with comprehensive insurance (if providing transport services)
Joining Sistability means more than a career-it's an opportunity to be the light in someone's journey, offering comfort and companionship.
What’s right for you?
Compare the differences between Sistability’s employment and contractor roles
| EMPLOYMENT | CONTRACTOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Work days | Min 3 days per week required Mon-Fri (days/evenings) Weekends (optional) Public Holidays (optional) |
Mon-Fri (days/ evenings) Weekends (optional) Public Holidays (optional) |
| Work hours | Based on availability/client requirements | Choose your own hours |
| Service locations & clients | Sistability creates your schedule and assigns clients/jobs to you | Sistability proposes a client to you, you can choose whether or not you want to take the client on |
| Carpooling | No | No |
| Hourly Rate (exc. super) | $37.64 - $82.80 (depending on days/times) | $40.00 - $90.00* (depending on days/times) |
| Paid travel time | Yes, at hourly rate | Yes, at hourly rate (if we can charge the client) |
| Paid km’s | $0.96 per km | No |
| Super | 11% (on top of hourly rate) | 11% (on top of hourly rate, if applicable**) |
| Available Locations | Northern Rivers | Northern Rivers, Tweed Shire |
| Client type | Aged Care | Aged Care |
| Income tax | Sistability deducts your income tax from your wage automatically | You have to pay and manage your own income tax |
| Insurance | You are covered under Sistability’s insurance | Public liability insurance required $10 million |
| Certificates | First Aid (issued within 3 years) CPR (issued within 12 months) National Police Check or NDISWC |
First Aid (issued within 3 years) CPR (issued within 12 months) National Police Check or NDISWC |
| Covid Vax | Client specific (may be required) | Client specific (may be required) |
| Your own transport | Required (with comprehensive car insurance) | Required (with comprehensive car insurance) |
| ABN | Not required | Required |
*We believe in transparency and exceptional value. Unlike connection platforms where rates are left to negotiation between clients and contractors, we've set standard hourly rates that benefit all parties. For more information on why we’ve chosen this approach, click here.
**Sole traders working as independent contractors mainly for their labour are considered employees for superannuation guarantee (SG) purposes.
Please note that we are not currently offering support work to NDIS participants.