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! About the Role: Anglicare is seeking a Lifestyle Worker to join our team at Anglicare Social and Wellness Centre located in Penrith. You will provide individualised support and leisure/recreational activities that enhance the wellbeing of clients (including those living with dementia) based on their documented social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, physical and intellectual needs. Specific Accountabilities: Ensure all clients are respected and treated with empathy and dignity by offering services that support their unique daily living choices in a person-centred manner. Design, implement, and evaluate leisure, lifestyle, learning, and spiritual activities that enrich individual lives. Encourage client participation. Promote a Christian Care approach and Rhythm of Life principles in all client interactions, fostering independence and confidence. Assist in client assessments and care planning, focusing on strengths and holistic needs. Support clients in building meaningful community relationships in a safe environment. Engage in professional development, mandatory training (including dementia care), and team collaboration. Participate in continuous improvement, quality reporting, and compliance with Aged Care Standards. Encourage spiritual support and Christian witness through diverse opportunities for pastoral care. Foster a respectful and inclusive workplace, valuing cultural diversity including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Uphold a strong safety culture through safe work practices, consultation, and incident reporting. What you'll bring: Certificate III in Aged Care or willingness to obtain (desirable) Certificate IV in Leisure & Health or willingness to obtain (desirable) Minimum 3 years’ experience in Aged Care C Class Motor Vehicle Licence (essential); LR Class Licence (if required) Registered and comprehensively insured motor vehicle Why You’ll Love Working with Anglicare: Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the well-being of those who serve our community, offering them the spiritual and emotional support they need. Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and inclusion, where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Growth Opportunities: Develop your skills and career in a role that offers both personal and professional fulfillment. Treehouse benefits and rewards, including discounts to 400 retail, accommodation and entertainment Employee referral reward $1200 Regular individual and group supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched, and communities strengthened Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; Closing date is subject to change without notice. Application Close Date: July 06, 2025 OVERVIEW Work for an organisation with over 160 years’ experience caring for people, including those in need. Join a diverse team of 4,000 hardworking employees and 2,000 faithful volunteers, who serve our community with compassion that transforms. With more than 400 unique roles across Anglicare, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to grow and develop your career… at the same time as making a real difference for real people. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life. Your rewards and benefits On top of the joy of knowing that you are making a real impact, Anglicare offers you a range of rewards and benefits as a valued employee. From recognition programs to celebrate outstanding performance that reflects our organisation values, to a range of competitive staff benefits. Staff Rewards As a valued Anglicare employee, you’ll receive access to this staff rewards portal, giving you exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more. Salary Packaging 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. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free! Employee Assistance Program At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing… both at work and at home. As a valued Anglicare Employee, you can receive free counselling through our confidential Employee Assistance Program as you need it. Employee Referral Program When you work at Anglicare, you’ll be rewarded with a $1200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service. Formal Recognition The Performance Review process gives you support to achieve your professional goals. Through ongoing conversations, your manager will provide regular feedback. Your Annual Review Conversation provides your manager with an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.
