Looking for Support Workers in South Melbourne, VIC

At Five Good Friends, it’s our mission to create caring communities that support people to remain in their homes and engaged in their 

communities for as long as possible. We provide a platform Helpers 

(traditionally called Carers) love, is easy to join and acts as a gateway to a great network of Members and fellow Helpers to support this mission.

 Be your own boss.

 Set your own rates.

 Partner with us to build caring communities.

We’ll help you with everything you need to succeed in growing your own business so you can offer your chosen services to the Clients (we call them Members) you wish to support in your local area. You tell us your services, set your own rate, and tell us when you are available placing you in total control of your work.

About the Opportunity,
Our Member at Sth Mel needs a helper to attend Weds & Fri 1hr AM visits to assist with Showering: Full Assistance. 

Our Member was born in Cypress and moved to Australia in 1954 with 2 children (girls).  Her husband migrated 3 years prior.  They moved into family home in South Melbourne in 1955 and had another daughter.  Our member worked in a Cutlery Factory and loves knitting, going to church, attending the Greek Club and cooking.

She also enjoys reading, but can no longer due to her eyes.

*We have other opportunities close by at Fitzroy Nth,  Prahran, St Kilda Rd and Toorak.

Services will include:

 Personal Care - e.g., showering, dressing.

Our platform encourages you to build your business in line with 

your income needs, you are the boss. 

What is needed to apply for this opportunity?
 Your own ABN as an Independent Contractor (Or prepared to obtain  one)
 A successful National Police Check issued within the past 2.5 years
OR a current NDIS Worker Screening Check (Or prepared to obtain
one)
 Right to work documentation
 Smartphone to use the Five Good Friends app, Lookout.
Additional documentation may be required.

What's in it for you?
 Free access to our Learning and Development platform where 
Helpers can be up-skilled free of charge in certain clinical services.
 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program for free counselling and support. Helpers can book up to three sessions.
 Opportunity to build your own business via our Five Good Friends 
app and free promotion kits.
 Access to the Five Good Friends Help Centre; a fantastic platform 
that provides Helpers with a variety of articles and resources.

Five Good Friends want to create a place where people love what they do, feel valued, supported and in control. It needs to be just as magical for you as it is for our Members receiving support.