Home Support Work Traineeships (Aged Care) - Adelaide South

Part-Time, Flexible Hours | 14–16 months Aged Care Traineeship

ACA is offering exciting entry-level Aged Care Traineeships for individuals looking to start a new career or make a career change. This opportunity allows you to complete the nationally recognised CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) while gaining paid, hands-on experience in a Home & Community settings.

ACA is looking for people who can bring customer service skills and a desire to work in this growth industry, supporting elderly residents living in the coastal and metro suburbs of Adelaide's inner-south (Unley, Marion, Mitcham, Holdfast Bay, and Onkaparinga council areas in particular).

This traineeship combines on-the-job training, classroom learning, and ongoing mentorship, making it ideal for career changers, return-to-work candidates, and those passionate about supporting older Australians.

💼 What’s in it for you?

• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) at no cost

• Paid work while you train, including paid study time

• Hands-on experience in Home & Community Support Work

• Dedicated field consultant providing ongoing support

• Minimum 15 hours per week averaged over a month

👀 Who we’re looking for

• Interest in Aged Care & Community Services

• Warm, respectful, and compassionate individuals

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Physically fit and work well independently & in team environments

• Resilient, empathetic problem-solvers

• Own vehicle and Full SA driver's licence

• Willingness to obtain a National Police Check and undertake a First Aid and Manual Handling course

📚 What you’ll learn

You will develop skills in person-centred care, communication, legal and ethical practice, personal care, promoting healthy lifestyles, basic first aid, and supporting the independence and wellbeing of older people.

🚀 Career pathways include

• Aged Care Worker

• Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

• Home Care Assistant

• Residential or Community Support Worker

• Respite Care Worker

• Accommodation Support Worker

📝 How to apply

Please be advised, to be eligible for the traineeship you must:

• Not already hold Cert III in Individual Support or above

• Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident

Apply via SEEK with your updated resume and a cover letter outlining:

• Why you want to work in aged care

• Why you’re a great fit for this traineeship

If you would like a casual, confidential conversation about the opportunity, please contact Jamie from the ACA Recruitment Team on 0497 105 095 or Hilary on 0460 948 561 (business hours only) or email jamie.burford@apprenticeshipcareers.com.au

At Apprenticeship Careers Australia, our values guide all that we do and who we are. We are passionate about providing an inclusive workplace where we learn from each other to create a better Australia. We care about our people and those we represent, and we achieve success through a collaborative and courageous working environment.