The Royal Children's Hospital

Aged Care Support Worker – Social Groups & Driver (Make a Real Difference)

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Campbelltown, AU (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Drive,
connect, and support your community — all in one role.

Are you motivated by making a real difference in people’s lives?

At FOCUS Connect, we don’t just provide care — we walk alongside people to build
confidence, grow skills, and support independence.

We’re looking for Support Workers with group-based experience who are passionate about diversity, inclusion, and creating culturally safe environments, and who can also drive (12-seater or larger vehicles) to support our cultural, multicultural, and social support groups across South West Sydney.

You’ll be supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds, helping create welcoming
spaces where everyone feels connected, valued, and part of their community.

If you bring energy, care, and purpose to your work — and want to see the impact you make
every day — we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join FOCUS Connect?

  • Meaningful work that creates real connection and impact
  • Flexible hours and local, community-based shifts
  • Supportive, inclusive, and multicultural team
  • Opportunities for training, development, and growth
  • Be part of a trusted organisation supporting the community for over 42 years

About the Role

This is a unique and rewarding role combining support work, group facilitation, and
transport
, helping older people stay active, socially connected, and engaged in their community.

You will support a range of cultural-specific, multicultural, and social groups,
creating welcoming environments where people feel a genuine sense of belonging.

Your day may include:

  • Transporting clients to and from group programs
  • Driving FOCUS Connect vehicles (12-seater or larger where licensed)
  • Supporting safe boarding, travel, and drop-off
  • Facilitating and supporting group activities
  • Encouraging participation, connection, and inclusion
  • Providing companionship and emotional support
  • Assisting with light personal care or daily activities where needed

What You Bring

  • A genuine passion for making a difference in people’s lives
  • A caring, reliable, and community-focused approach
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience (or interest) in Aged Care, Disability, or Community Services
  • Confidence working with diverse communities
  • Ability to engage and support people in a group setting

Essential Requirements

  • A genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion, and culturally safe practice – we support people from over 80 cultural backgrounds through dedicated language groups (Arabic, Vietnamese, Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Mauritian, Filipino, Lao, and Egyptian), as well as multicultural programs and individual support
  • Experience in group-based programs or community transport
  • Current NSW Driver’s Licence and ability to drive a 12-seater bus
  • Current First Aid & CPR
  • National Police Check & Working With Children Check
  • Clear driving record
  • Proof of working rights in Australia
  • Smartphone for rostering

Desirable (but not essential)

  • Multilingual capability
  • Experience driving larger vehicles (e.g. 22-seater)
  • Aged Care or Community Services Cert III or above

About Us

FOCUS Connect is a registered not-for-profit charity supporting people across children,
youth, family, aged care, and disability services.

Our work is guided by our values:

  • Connection – We build trusted relationships that strengthen people and communities.
  • Inclusion – We create culturally safe and inclusive environments where every person feels valued and belongs.
  • Creativity – We think differently to support independence and meaningful outcomes.

We focus on individuality and connect people to the supports that help them live fully —
their way.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your resume via Seek.

For more information, contact: hr@focusconnect.org.au
Subject: Support Worker – Social Support Groups

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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