Care Worker

Anglicare Sydney; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community support organization in Australia is seeking a compassionate Home Care Worker in the Upper North Shore area. This part-time role involves assisting clients with daily living tasks, providing emotional support, and ensuring their comfort and dignity at home. Candidates should possess a valid NSW Driver’s Licence and First Aid certification, along with a passion for enhancing the lives of older individuals. Enjoy competitive pay, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Above award hourly rates of pay

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Access to rewards program with discounts to various retailers

Fitness Passport with discounts to gyms

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support with household chores such as washing, ironing, vacuuming.
• Assist with planning, preparing, and cooking meals.
• Help with showering, dressing, grooming, and other personal hygiene needs.
• Provide companionship and encourage participation in social activities.
• Offer transport for appointments, shopping trips, and social outings.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Adaptability

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging, Home, and Community)

Job description

Your opportunity

As a valued Home Care Worker at Anglicare based in the Upper North Shore area on a Permanent Part Time 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Domestic Assistance – Supporting with household chores such as washing, ironing, vacuuming, and dusting.
• Meal Preparation – Assisting with planning, preparing, and cooking meals.
• Personal Care Support – Helping with showering, dressing, grooming, and other personal hygiene needs.
• Social Engagement – Providing companionship and encouraging participation in social activities and community engagement.
• 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.

Essential Requirements

• 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 Requirements

• Previous experience in Home Care or Disability Support
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging, Home, and Community)

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

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:

• Above award hourly rates of pay and tax-free benefits for permanent employment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
• Access to Anglicare’s rewards program with discounts to over 400 retailers
• Employee Assistance program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family.

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

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.