Your future workplace

Since opening our doors in 1982 to share a meal with the most vulnerable members of the community, we have evolved into an independent non-profit organisation renowned for effectively helping thousands of people experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives. At the heart of everything we do, we recognise everybody is unique. No matter where people are in their journey, we are here to support them and we do not give up.

Every day of the year, Sacred Heart Mission (SHM) assist hundreds of people who are experiencing homelessness or living in poverty to find shelter, food, care and support. We are in this for the long haul - we are committed to making a sustainable difference in people’s lives. Everyone is welcome at our table.

Homefront is a program of SHM Women’s Services and is committed to a gender specific response to the needs of people who identify as women (Cis and Trans). You will provide support to residents experiencing homelessness and other associated issues. Homefront provides crisis accommodation, support and case management to those residing at the accommodation service in addition to outreach support to women living in the community.

Your new role

As a part-time Support Worker, you are responsible for providing support to the women residing in the crisis accommodation facility. You will primarily staff an after-hours roster that includes, solo evening, sleepover, and weekend shifts. You will play a vital role in supporting women to experience a positive stay at Homefront whilst they work towards securing housing that is safe and sustainable. Some of your key stakeholders will include hospitals, the crisis assessment team, homelessness services and the On-call Manager

Your day-to-day

• A typical shift will have you supporting women who access Homefront to attain or maintain a sense of safety, stability and hope
• Your focus will include assisting women with orientation to Homefront but also preparation for moving on
• There will be ongoing opportunities for you to be creative in your work by assessing and responding to the immediate needs of women that access the program
• As your roster covers both sleepover and weekend shifts, you will crossover with the various staff that make up the Homefront team
• Our team environment values your openness to having some fun and a laugh together

We’re looking for 1 female Support Worker to join our team

• With prior experience working in a similar environment and able to manage emergency situations
• Able to commit to a 3-week rotating roster. Please see the attached roster for the vacant role C
• Ready to provide a safe and welcoming environment for women who stay at the crisis accommodation program
• Who is a team player and prepared to work together to support women achieve the outcomes they desire
• Who is prepared to join a small, but extremely skilled and supportive team
• Who is resilient, flexible and holds crisis intervention skills
• Committed to working within an Intersectionality Framework and apply a strength-based approach and trauma informed practice

The perks of the job

• Located in the heart of St Kilda, close to public transport
• Access to in-house training and regular supervision.
• Knowing you’ve contributed to something truly worthwhile
• A collaborative team environment who like to have some fun and a laugh together
• Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Come and Work with us

To join our team, simply click apply now and enter your details.

For more information about the role, contact Regina Wloch - Homefront Program Coordinator, phone 0459 990 060.

Sacred Heart Mission's Women's Services programs provide specialist services to vulnerable women experiencing homelessness and disadvantage - covered under Section 88 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (VIC). As a welfare service, Sacred Heart Mission is entitled to a general exception under Section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 to employ people identifying as female for Women's Services Programs.

All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening as outlined in the position description. Sacred Heart Mission complies with all industry standards which entails many of our roles to require a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to Sacred Heart Mission. Accordingly, we require all workers attending the workplace to provide evidence of having three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine or a valid medical exemption certificate.

A position description and roster are attached.