Transform lives, every single day

Would you like to use your compassion and care for greater impact? At Anglicare Sydney, you can. And together, we will.

We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving society's most vulnerable for more than 160 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centred support.

As a Home Care Worker, you will make a difference that enriches lives and strengthens communities. In return for your dedication, you'll find genuine support, rewarding career opportunities, and the balance you need to thrive in all areas of your life.

Your opportunity

As a valued Home Care Worker At Anglicare working in the City East area on a Casual basis you will provide compassionate, high-quality support to clients in their own homes, helping them maintain independence and live with dignity. You will assist with daily living tasks, offer emotional support, and provide meaningful companionship. Your care will ensure clients feel safe, respected, and valued in the comfort of their own environment.

With kindness and understanding, you will provide:

1. Domestic Assistance - Supporting with household chores such as washing, ironing, vacuuming, and dusting.
2. Meal Preparation - Assisting with planning, preparing, and cooking meals.
3. Personal Care Support - Helping with showering, dressing, grooming, and other personal hygiene needs.
4. Social Engagement - Providing companionship and encouraging participation in social activities and community engagement.
5. Transport Services - Offering transport for appointments, shopping trips, and social outings.

What you'll bring

You are a kind-hearted, patient and respectful person who is passionate about enhancing the lives of older people. You share our organisational values of integrity, justice, compassion and excellence, and bring them to everything you do.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

Essential:

• Valid NSW Driver's Licence
• Reliable NSW C Class Motor Vehicle for travel between customer locations
• Current accredited First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations (highly recommended)
• Basic computer and smartphone literacy

Desirable:

• Previous experience in Home Care or Disability Support
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging, Home, and Community)
• Must be recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework

You will also have:

• Empathy - understanding and sharing the feelings of others
• Patience - staying calm and composed in challenging situations
• Communication - clear and respectful interaction with clients and families
• Reliability - being dependable and consistent in care delivery
• Adaptability - adjusting to different needs and environments
• Problem-solving - handling unexpected situations calmly and effectively

Why Anglicare Sydney?

At Anglicare Sydney, you will belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds - people who respect you for you and genuinely care. You'll also be surrounded by leaders and mentors who support you to grow your career and find the balance that's right for you.

On top of that, here are just some of the other benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

• Flexible hours that suit you in suburbs close to home

• Fun environment to work in, set hours that suits your schedule and life style.
• Team leader available to answer any questions while you're on the field.
• Best part is assisting clients in the comfort of their own homes

• Easy mobile app for managing your shifts and submitting time sheets
• Paid travel time and km's reimbursed
• Paid training for Cert III & Cert IV available for eligible candidates without a prior qualification in the field
• Fitness Passport - Access to 800+ gyms at discounted prices
• Earn up to $15900 tax free

Are you ready for a career that means more?

To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button or submit your resumé and a cover letter via our application portal at https://anglicare.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Anglicare_Careers

As soon as you apply, you will be invited to a short interview via Chat. After completing this interview, you will then be invited to a short video interview where you will be asked three scenario-based questions relating to your experience and insights on personal care. You will be able to record your answers from the comfort of your own home via mobile phone or laptop/computer.

Applications close [insert closing date]. All applicants will receive a response.

Anglicare Sydney is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.