Lifestyle Worker
Job Description
Transform lives, every single day
Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen.
We’re a well-respected not-for-profit that has been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 160 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for over 40,000 people who rely on our person-centred support. And now, we’re extending our reach and impact even further.
As a Lifestyle Worker at our Social and Wellness Centre in Penrith, you’ll support older people, including those living with dementia, to live meaningful and connected lives. You’ll be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven team where we don’t just talk about values – we live them.
Your opportunity
Penrith Location - Full-Time (8am-4pm) - Monday- Friday
As a Lifestyle Worker, you’ll design and deliver recreational and lifestyle programs that support the holistic wellbeing of our clients. You’ll help create opportunities for fun, connection, and personal growth – while ensuring services are tailored to each person’s unique needs.
With empathy and creativity, you will:
Plan, deliver and evaluate lifestyle, leisure, learning, and spiritual activities that encourage participation and independence
Support clients to build community connections and live with confidence and dignity
Assist in client assessments and care planning, with a focus on strengths and holistic needs
Promote a Christian care approach and Anglicare’s Rhythm of Life principles in all client interactions
Collaborate with your team, undertake mandatory training (including dementia care), and contribute to continuous improvement and compliance
What you’ll bring
You are compassionate, creative, and passionate about supporting older people to live life to the fullest.
You will need:
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 driver’s licence (essential); LR Class licence if required
Registered and comprehensively insured motor vehicle
Why Anglicare?
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 – and be supported to deepen your knowledge, grow your expertise, and shape a rewarding career.
Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy include:
Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay by paying less tax
Employee referral reward of $1,200
Ongoing professional development, reflective practice, mentoring and team support
Fitness Passport – access to 800+ gyms at discounted rates for you and your family
Retail discounts with 400+ outlets across Australia
Are you ready for a career that means more?
To apply, click the Apply button. All applicants will receive a response.
We value diversity and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, abilities, genders and cultural backgrounds.
Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.