Care Worker

Anglicare Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award hourly rates

Ongoing training and professional dev

Rewards program with discounts

Employee Assistance program

Fitness Passport with gym discounts

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a Home Care Worker to deliver compassionate, client-centred support in clients’ own homes in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. This on-site casual position focuses on helping with daily living tasks, meal prep, personal care, and social engagement to promote independence and dignity.

You will work closely with a supportive team, provide transport for appointments and outings, and contribute to a respectful, inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Valid NSW Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality support to clients in their own homes.
• Assist with daily living tasks to maintain independence and dignity.
• Offer emotional support and meaningful companionship.
• Provide safe and respectful care in clients' environments.
• Assist with transport for appointments, shopping, and social activities.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure consistent care.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

Basic computer skills

Smartphone literacy

Job description

Would you like to use your compassion and care for greater impact? At Anglicare Warriewood, 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 170 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 Warriewood Brook on site working on a Casual basis, in a vibrant and welcoming community set in the heart of Sydney's Northern Beaches.

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.

Since this role is fully onsite, there's no need to travel between clients - just a short, pleasant stroll between apartments and villas across our beautifully landscaped village grounds.

It's a rewarding way to provide personalised care alongside our supportive and collaborative team.

With kindness and understanding, you will provide:

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.

What's required

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

What's preferred

• 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

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?

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.

Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched, and communities strengthened.

Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

All required qualifications must be recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.