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!

Anglicare have an exciting opportunity for a Community Pantry Support Worker, 1.5 days a week, to join our team in TAMWORTH NSW. This role is a permanent part time support role, working behind the scenes of our vibrant community pantries.This position would suit a Tamworth based person who is a regular attender of a Christian Church.

• Are you passionate about the socially isolated and vulnerable people in our community?
• Do you want to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of others?
• Join our warm, friendly and supportive culture!

About the role:

Anglicare are looking for a staff member 1.5 days per week who has initiative and enthusiasm to support those in the community who struggle with issues relating to food insecurity. Anglicare provides a pantry service through a Mobile Community Pantry van, in conjunction with the Tamworth Anglican Churches.

This role will be responsible for the ordering, reconciliation and packing of the van. Occasional driving of the van will be needed and filling in at pantry sites when they are short on church volunteers.

This position is located in the Tamworth area but will include some outreach to surrounding communities. There will be access to a work pool car, computer and mobile phone for work purposes.

Key responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Supporting people with food insecurity issues to access sustainable food options
• Provide support to Churches who are running the Community Pantry initiative
• Establish positive relationships with the clients, staff, Churches and other organisations
• Promote Anglicare's services in a positive manner
• Assess client safety, planning, and intervening where appropriate, by ensuring the well-being of the client
• Ensure that reports are prompt and an accurate record of observations, risks, interactions and dynamics

About you:

• No qualifications are required for this role
• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable people is preferred
• NSW Drivers licence
• Knowledge of social and community vulnerabilities and the impacts they have on a person's life
• Skills in establishing rapport, respectfully communicating expectations and being assertive
• Excellent observation, written and verbal communication skills
• Working with Children's Check
• Police Check
• First Aid Certificate desirable

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Paul Rowe on , 0437 179 645

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.