Lifestyle Carer - Casual

Anglicare Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meals and entertainment allowance up $

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a warm, creative Lifestyle Carer to design and deliver engaging programs that promote social connection, wellbeing and purposeful activity for residents.

You will work with residents, families and the care team to support independence, dignity and holistic care while following quality and safety requirements. Applicants with the required certificates and background in aged care are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health is required, or a relevant Bachelor or Diploma in Health Science or Community Services.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check is required.
• Current First Aid Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging lifestyle activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
• Promote social interaction, emotional wellbeing and a sense of purpose.
• Learn residents’ life stories to tailor activities and goals.
• Collaborate with families and care teams to support holistic care plans.
• Communicate activity calendars and evaluate programs to improve outcomes.
• Follow safety, quality and aged care requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Bachelor or Diploma in Health Science or Community Services

Tools

First Aid Certificate

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Job description

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’rea well-respected not-for-profitthat’sbeen servingsociety’smost vulnerable for 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centered support.

Use your creativity and compassion to help older people stay connected, active and engaged. As a Lifestyle Carer with Anglicare Sydney, you will create meaningful experiences that support residents’ wellbeing, independence and sense of purpose.

Your opportunity

As a valuedLifestyle Carer atAnglicare Sydney, you will design and deliver engaging lifestyle programs that promote social interaction, emotional wellbeing, and a sense of purpose to our residents.

With kindness and understanding, you will:

• Facilitate group and individual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities
• Support residents to maintain independence and dignity through meaningful engagement
• Learn residents’ life stories, interests and goals to inform personalised activities.
• Work with residents, families and care teams to support holistic care plans.
• Communicate activity calendars and evaluate programs to improve resident outcomes.
• Follow safety, quality and aged care requirements.

Whatyou’llbring

You are warm, creative and organised, with a genuine interest in enriching the lives of older people. You communicate well, build trusting relationships and enjoy working as part of a care team. You share our values of integrity, justice,compassionand excellence.

What’srequired to work as a Lifestyle Carer:

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, or Bachelors or Diploma in Health Science or Community Services
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid Certificate

What’spreferred but not essential:

• Experience in aged care or a similar care setting.
• Knowledge of aged care quality and accreditation requirements.
• Experience planning or facilitating lifestyle activities.

Why Anglicare Sydney?

You will join a welcoming community of kind, humble and respectful people who support you to grow and thrive. Benefits include:

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment, for eligible permanent employees.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Discounts with more than 400 retailers.
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport access.

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.

Application Close Date: November 01, 2026