Work in Home Care with Anglicare

We are looking for experienced and qualified aged care support workers in the North and North West of Tasmania to work with older people in their homes and community.

To apply online, just pick your region and put in your application now. If you’d like to find out more about the Home Care Support Worker role you can speak to an Aged Care team member by calling us on 1800 466 300.  If you don’t have a resume, don’t worry – just call our team and we will help you to apply.

Are you currently studying a Certificate III in Individual Support?  Give us a call and talk to us about possible employment opportunities.

 

Call us on 1800 466 300

Pick your option

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Call us

You can speak to an Aged Care team member by calling 1800 466 300 Monday to Friday during business hours.

If we’re unable to answer your call, please leave a message and we promise to ring you back.

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Don't have a resume?

Don’t worry if you don’t have an updated resume.  You have some alternative options for completing your application.

Download and complete this application form and then attach it as your resume when you apply with us online.

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Call our team on 1800 243 232 and we will have someone from our HR Team assist you with completing the application form over the phone.

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Apply online for the North West

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Apply online for the North

What is a typical day as a Home Care Support Worker like?

“A typical work day for me is going into the community, into clients’ homes.”

Cheryl is one of Anglicare’s Home Care Support Workers who provide personal care, domestic assistance and social support for our clients.

“The most enjoyable part of the day is definitely arriving at a client’s home and seeing a smile on their face!”

If you want to see the full Job Description for the Home Care Support Worker role, you can download it here. We also have a downloadable Home Care Support Worker Fact Sheet here.

What are some of the benefits of working for Anglicare as a Home Care Support Worker?

  • Generous above award pay.
  • Paid travel time and high per km expense rate.
  • You can salary package up to $15,900 a year in tax-free income.
  • You will work with each person individually in their home or community which gives you quality time with your clients.
  • You have a team of home care managers, nurses and schedulers available to support you –  just a phone call away.
  • Client service times are generally between 7 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday and we can be flexible to suit your situation.
  • As a large, established and growing aged care provider we provide security, training and opportunities for career progression.
  • Offers you a chance to get ‘out and about’ and work independently.
  • On average, you visit up to 5 clients in one day.
  • Anglicare has a wide range of other services and supports available to clients.
  • Part of  a team committed to Anglicare’s values of respect, hope, compassion and justice.
  • Know that Anglicare is making a difference through its advocacy and research.

What are the minimum requirements?

  • Australian Residency status or valid Australian working rights
  • Hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care or Disability) OR are currently studying for a Cert III in Individual Support (or equivalent)
  • Experience in the aged care industry is desirable
  • A current Australian full or provisional driver’s licence (or overseas licence with the ability to convert) and a reliable motor vehicle
  • Before we can finalise your employment you will need to obtain:
    1. Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration
    2. Child-related activity national police check (no older than 12 months)
    3. COVID-19 vaccination with booster

Meet Home Care Support Worker Nerissa

Nerissa Mitchell made the switch from residential aged care to community support when she joined Anglicare. She loves giving her clients the time they need and supporting them to achieve their goals.

What brought you to Anglicare?

“I have been with Anglicare for four years. Before that I was working in residential aged care and thought I would try something different. I decided to give community support a go. I’m so glad I did as I love it. Being able to have quality one-to-one time with my clients is very special and makes such a big difference.”

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