Care Worker

Location
Kirrawee NSW
 
Full job description
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
Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Sutherland Shire in Kirrawee, our village offers a dynamic and supportive work environment.
Working at Donald Robinson Village 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 village events, and build meaningful relationships with colleagues and residents alike.
Anglicare currently has several fantastic roles available for passionate Care Workers who thrive on building relationships and helping to improve the quality of life for the people they support. Roles are available across weekdays, evenings and weekends so flexibility will be key.
If this is you please consider joining our newest, diverse, exciting care delivery team!
With kindness and understanding, you will provide and complete the following duties:
Being present in the village, completing regular village rounds with your co-worker, 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 both individual and in groups
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:
Essential: Previous experience as a Support Worker in Home Care or Disability
Desirable: A Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home, and Community)
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 Insurance
Ability to drive a minibus (NSW Class C license only)
Basic computer and smartphone working knowledge
To thrive in this role 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:
Join our growing and vibrant team at Donald Robinson Village, 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!
There will be opportunities for additional hours and/or to backfill leave
Working on one site
Your manager 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
Fitness Passport - Access to 800+ gyms at discounted prices
Earn up to $15900 tax free
Are you ready for a career that means more?
To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or submit your resumé and a cover letter via our application portal at https://anglicare.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Anglicare_Careers
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.
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: August 31, 2025
 

Australia
New South Wales
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