Care Worker

About Us:
Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.

Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need
- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us

Care Worker & Bus Driver - Woolooware Shores

About the Village

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Sutherland Shire, our village offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, surrounded by stunning bay views and picturesque sunsets.

Working at Woolooware Shores means being part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, innovation, and a passion for making a difference.

As an employee, you'll enjoy a workplace that encourages personal growth, continuous learning, and a sense of belonging. Our community is big on purpose and never short on things to do, offering opportunities for you to engage in community events, and build meaningful relationships with colleagues and residents alike.

Anglicare currently has a fantastic role available for a passionate Care Worker/Bus Driver who thrives on building relationships and helping to improve the quality of life for the people they support.

If this is you please consider joining our newest, diverse, exciting care delivery team

What’s on offer:

- Join our growing and vibrant team at Woolooware Shores, working in a rewarding environment to brighten the day of the older people you work with
- Supporting Anglicare’s Retirement Living residents to remain living at home independently
- You will be required to drive Clients to the shopping centre possibly twice a week in the Anglicare bus. A LR Licence (minimum) is essential
- This position is specifically for Dayshift Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
- There may be opportunities in the future for additional hours or to backfill leave
- Working on one site
- Your Team Leader will be based on site and available to answer any questions while you’re visiting residents within the village.
- Best part is assisting older people in the comfort of their own homes, in the community they are part of
- Opportunity for career development, diversity and progression within the organisation
- Easy mobile app for managing rostered resident services
- Permanent part-time opportunity
- Fitness Passport - Access to 800+ gyms at discounted prices
- Earn up to $15900 tax free

About the role:
We are seeking a kind-hearted, person who want to connect with and make a difference in the lives of older people living in the community.

In role as a Care Worker/Bus Driver you will work on a permanent part-time basis assisting Anglicare’s Retirement Living Residents to live well and independently.

Your role will be to visit residents in their homes to offer assistance with their day to day needs through the promotion of independence and choice.

You will be required to drive Clients to the shopping centre possibly twice a week in the Anglicare bus. A NSW LR Licence (minimum) is essential

Duties will include but are not limited to:

- Being present in the village, completing regular village rounds with your co-worker, responding to emergency alarm calls to support the resident and completing general village tasks during your shift.
- Assisting with domestic duties and household tasks including washing, ironing, vacuuming, dusting
- Assisting with the preparation and cooking of meals with individual residents and groups
- Assisting with social support individually and in group settings and encouraging older people to engage in social activities
- Assisting with personal care including showering, dressing, grooming
- Providing Transport - appointments, shopping and social outings
- Respite - supporting an older person while family carers take a break in the person’s home and/or at our overnight respite cottage

About you:
To be successful in this role you will understand the importance of maintaining compliance with standards, promote the core values of Anglicare Sydney and adhere to organisational policies and procedures that underpin the support offered to older people to live well at home.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

- Previous experience as a Support Worker in Home Care or Disability (desirable)
- A Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home, and Community)
- Hold a valid NSW LR Drivers Licence - essential
- Current accredited First Aid and CPR certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Vaccinated against COVID and Flu highly recommended
- A reliable vehicle to transport residents to appointments - NSW C Class Motor Vehicle (essential) with minimum Third Party Vehicle Insura