Lifestyle Worker

Anglican Community Services; Blue Mountains City; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to AU$15,900 tax‑f

Accommodation & meals benefit up to AU

Professional development

Discounts to retailers

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a part-time Lifestyle Worker to enhance wellbeing for older Australians in the Blue Mountains region. Based in Winmalee, you will deliver lifestyle, recreational and wellbeing programs, supporting independence and social connection.

Flexibility to roster across mornings, afternoons and weekends is required. You will have 3+ years’ experience in aged care or community care, with group activity facilitation and a current C Class Driver’s Licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as lifestyle worker in aged care, community care or similar environments.
• 3+ years of experience facilitating group activities, outings or recreational programs and cooking skills.
• Certificate III in Aged Care or certificate IV in Leisure & Health.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence and ability to drive a twelve-seater bus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group lifestyle, leisure and recreational activities.
• Encourage and support client participation in programs, events and social activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and meaningful engagement.
• Contribute to enriching clients' emotional, social, cultural, spiritual and physical wellbeing.
• Transport clients to activities and community events as required.
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation.

Skills

Group activities facilitation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Aged care knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Certificate IV in Leisure & Health

Tools

C Class Driver's Licence (Driver's Licence)

Job description

Anglican Community Services – Blue Mountains NSW

Permanent

1d ago , from Anglican Community Services

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, support and strategy to make it happen.
We are 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. And now, we're extending our reach and impact even further.
At Anglicare we are looking for a Lifestyle Worker who will play a meaningful role in enhancing the wellbeing, independence and quality of life of older Australians. Through engaging activities, social connection, personal support and meaningful relationships, you will help clients remain active, connected and empowered in their daily lives.
Join a supportive and purpose-driven team where compassion, dignity and person-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.

This is a permanent part-time opportunity based in Winmalee, offering 15 hours per week, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts. Flexibility is required to work a rotating roster across morning, afternoon and weekend shifts as needed.

As a Lifestyle Worker, you will work closely with clients, families and care teams to deliver engaging lifestyle, recreational and wellbeing programs that promote independence, social connection and positive ageing. You will support clients through meaningful activities, social interaction and individualised care.
With empathy, enthusiasm and a client-centred approach, you will:

• Deliver individual and group lifestyle, leisure and recreational activities
• Encourage and support client participation in programs, events and social activities
• Promote independence, confidence and meaningful engagement
• Contribute to enriching clients' emotional, social, cultural, spiritual and physical wellbeing

Client Care & Support

• Provide personal care support where required
• Assist clients to access and remain connected to their broader community
• Build positive relationships with clients, families and carers

Program Planning & Coordination

• Contribute to planning, implementing and evaluating lifestyle and recreational programs
• Assist in developing activities that align with client needs, interests and goals
• Participate in client assessments and care planning processes

Transport & Community Engagement

• Transport clients to and from centre-based activities and outings as required
• Support clients attending community events and social activities
• Assist with organising and facilitating community engagement opportunities

Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate client records and documentation
• Support quality, compliance and continuous improvement activities

Safety & Workplace Culture

• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment
• Follow workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices

What You'll Bring

You are caring, energetic and passionate about helping older people live well and stay connected to their communities.

What's Required

• Minimum 3 years' experience as lifestyle worker in aged care, community care or similar environments
• 3 + years of experience facilitating group activities, outings or recreational programs and cooking skills
• Certificate III in Aged Care or certificate IV in Leisure & Health
• Current C Class Driver's Licence and ability to drive a twelve-seater bus

What's Preferred

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients and families
• Understanding of person-centred care principles
• Experience supporting people living with dementia or disability
• Knowledge of aged care standards and community care service
• We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support, and the dedicated people here who make it happen.
• At Anglicare, you'll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that's ready for the future. You'll belong to a community of kind, humble, and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.
• On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:
• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax-free.
• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment and also tax free with salary packaging.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Are you ready for a career, that means more?