Home 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

Your opportunity

As a valued Home Care Worker at Anglicare working in the Illawarra region on a Casual 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.

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.

To thrive in this role, you will need:
Essential:

- 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:

- 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?

As soon as you apply, you will be invited to a short interview via Chat. After completing this interview, you will then be invited to a short video interview where you will be asked three scenario-based questions relating to your experience and insights on personal care. You will be able to record your answers from the comfort of your own home via mobile phone or laptop/computer.

Application Close Date: August 31, 2025