Your future workplace

Every day of the year, Sacred Heart Mission 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.

Help support some of the most vulnerable community members into housing and health service.

Your new role

Our Assistance with Care (ACH) Worker assists older people experiencing social isolation, health issues and homelessness. Working alongside a dynamic team, the ACH worker provides assertive engagement, outreach and on site engagement with clients who attend our Engagement Hub for meals. The overarching goal is to improve people’s health and housing status

This is a maximum term contract to 30th June , 2022.

Your day-to-day

A typical day involves meeting new clients and providing case management support to those on your caseload. You’ll have an opportunity to provide services, advocacy, housing support and help people settle into new properties. You will also work a day a week at the Engagement Hub to build professional relationships with the 250-300 people who attend for meals each day.

We're looking for someone

• With good communication skills who collaborates well as part of a team
• Able to work with complex clients
• Able to respond to crisis and challenging behaviour
• Experienced working in homelessness, mental health and community settings

You can look forward to

• Making a difference for our most vulnerable
• Opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge
• Having a laugh with a supportive and professional team
• Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
• Access to in-house training

Come and Work with us

To join our team, simply Apply now! For more information about the role, contact Chris Middendorp, Manager Sacred Heart Central 0412 229 656

SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening as outlined in the position description. All NDIS roles will require a NDIS Worker Screening check against the Disability Worker Exclusion List (DWEL). Individuals placed on the DWEL will not be engaged by Sacred Heart Mission.

A position description is attached.