What is it like to be a support worker with integratedliving like?

7:30 AM– Coffee in hand, I’m ready to start my shift. Just as I’m heading out, plans change— Mr. Smith cancels, and I’m quickly reassigned to Mrs. Jones’ for a Personal care & medication assistance shift. In this role, flexibility is part of what makes the day flow.

8:00 AM – I arrive at Mrs. Jones’ home and greet her warmly. I ensure the bathroom is safe, then assist her with showering and dressing. Mrs. Jones also requires support with her medication, which I provide as part of her morning routine.

8:30 AM – Mrs. Jones is feeling fresh, all dressed up, and ready to hit breakfast with her friends looking fabulous! I jump back in the car, crank up my favorite playlist, and groove my way to two more personal care visits. Let’s go!

11:00 AM – 1 PM - I’ve just finished all my personal care shifts and now I’m heading over to Mr. Bruno’s for a domestic assistance shift. I review his usual task list: bed making, vacuuming, mopping, ironing, cooking, and cleaning the kitchen and bathroom. I greet him with a friendly smile and ask, “Fancy a hot drink to get started?” Once we’ve had a quick chat about how he wants to get started, I’m straight into it! Focused, efficient, and ready to tackle the day’s tasks.

1 PM – His home is sparkling, and his appreciative smile reminds me why I love this work. I hop back in the car on to my last client! My final mission of the day taking Mr. Kent grocery shopping. He’s got a list, I’ve got the trolley, and together we’re unstoppable. We hunt for specials, swap favourite recipes, and share a few laughs (he’s got some great dad jokes).

3:30 PM – Groceries? Check. Laughs? Check. Mr. Kent is home, fridge stocked, and I help carry everything in. We say our goodbyes, and just like that, four clients are smiling—and that makes it all worth it.

I’ve added my notes to the system after each visit, the mobile apps make it easy, so it’s a clear run for me to make my way home!

Why This Job is the Best Kind of Adventure

Sure, there’s a lot of Domestic Assistance (a.k.a light cleaning) involved, and yes, it can feel a bit repetitive. But I promise you—no two days are ever the same.

You build real connections. You become part of someone’s story. You help them achieve things that might seem small to us, but mean the world to them. And sometimes, in just a two-hour shift, you make someone’s whole day.

We currently have positions available:

Availability required: Mon to Fri, weekends too, 8am-6pm! Travel required across Newcastle - specifically, Jesmond, Shortland, Lambton, New Lambton, Kotara, Newcastle, Mayfield, Tighes Hill, Merewether, Charlestown, Adamstown Whitebridge!

What You'll Bring:

• Passionate for Helping: A genuine interest in supporting our clients and making their lives better.
• Qualifications: Qualified Support Worker with a Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, or equivalent
• Must-Haves: A driver’s license, reliable car, comprehensive insurance, WWCC and First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain).
• Tech-Friendly: Comfortable using smartphones and tablets.

Why integratedliving?

• Hourly Rate: $33.81 per hr (+25% if Casual) + 12% superannuation.
• Super Flexible Hours: Enjoy part-time or casual hours with flexible shifts that suit your lifestyle
• Increased Take-Home Pay: Up to $15,900 in tax-free salary packaging boosts your net income.
• Additional Allowances: Fleet car provided!
• Training & Support: A 2-week paid induction and training program. 
• Employee Assistance Program support with 'no cost' access to wellness services 
• Perk box: get access to 9,000+ discounts and save $ on your groceries, online shopping, travel, fitness, and more. 

So if you’ve got a big heart, a good sense of humour, and a love for helping others—apply now. Our clients are waiting, and trust me, they’re awesome.

About Us:

integratedliving Australia provides community and home-based health services throughout rural, regional, and remote Australia. Our focus is on delivering better health outcomes for our clients, supporting them to live independent and active lives. We have innovated our services, now offering virtual and COVID-safe services to sustain client accessibility to our support. This innovation of services means we now need more Support Workers to join us across Australia.

integratedliving Australia values diversity and promotes understanding and inclusion of all people organisation wide.

Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we live and work in and we actively encourage all applications.