Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 24th Feb 2021
The St Vincent de Paul Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. Our people reach out to the most vulnerable in our community through our Conferences, Special Works and Vinnies shops. The Society's mission is to shape a more just and compassionate society by offering a 'hand up' approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.
This position is in the Vinnies Services directorate and is part of the Homelessness and Housing Team that is responsible for state-wide management of excellent homelessness and housing services.
The Support Worker will support clients of Homelessness and Housing Services for women and women with children experiencing domestic violence; support will include assisting in the entry and assessment of new clients, and in the daily running of the site. The Support Worker will:
This role will report to the Manager, Homelessness and Housing - South West and Parramatta. Please click here for a copy of the position description that contain the full list of accountabilities and responsibilities.
The St Vincent de Paul Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).Appropriate Certificate or equivalent experience or currently undertaking tertiary study, in a related field.
We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:
Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check, Right to work in Australia check. The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment toSafeguarding Children & Young People.
If you have questions about this role, please email to Melissa Reil (Manager, South West and Parramatta) on [email protected], using the subject line: Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Please click here for Information on how to apply.
Please submit your application online, attach your Resume and your responses to the 'Role-specific criteria' outlined in the attached Position Description.
St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.