• Care with compassion, act with integrity, and help create a home where everyone feels they belong.
• Join a team that lifts each other up, honours every story, and puts people at the heart of every action. 
• Bring your kindness, your accountability, and your commitment to inclusive, person‑centred care — together, we make life better.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Residential Care Partner to join our team at Balladong Gardens in York. In this casual role, you will support residents to live with dignity, comfort and purpose by providing personalised, person‑centred care. You will assist with daily living activities, mobility, meals, meaningful engagement, and maintaining a warm, homely environment. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will help create positive experiences and contribute to the wellbeing of every resident you support.

This casual position offers regular ongoing shifts for the right applicant, and we are seeking someone with strong availability who can reliably support the team’s roster needs.

Please note: There is no staff accommodation available on site. Applicants must live locally or be able to secure their own accommodation in York.

About the Team

At Balladong Gardens, you will join a supportive and collaborative team that values compassion, inclusivity, accountability and teamwork. We work together to create a safe, respectful and uplifting environment where residents feel connected and cared for.

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer:

• An hourly rate of $34.59 plus 25% casual loading plus 12% superannuation for qualified Certificate III applicants

• Competitive salaries and conditions under our Enterprise Agreement

• Tax‑free salary packaging up to $18,550*

• Discounted gym memberships

• Novated car leasing

• Flexible work arrangements and additional leave options

• Health and wellbeing initiatives including free counselling, spiritual support and nutrition advice

• Study assistance up to $3,000 per year • Access to learning and development programs, including LinkedIn Learning

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• A person‑centred approach to care

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

• The ability to follow care plans and work safely

• Flexibility and a team‑focused mindset

• Basic to intermediate IT skills

• A current First Aid Certificate

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent 

About Us

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for‑purpose Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA, we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice. Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Check and a pre‑employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Recruitment Agencies: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs will not be accepted.