• Not-for-profit salary packaging tax-free benefits!
• SCHCADS Award Level 3, hourly rates range from $32.00 - $35.00 + super
• 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, whose mission it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our staff are recognised for their achievements and are offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.

The Role:

The Support Worker is a vital role responsible for providing essential support to clients of Vinnies Homelessness and Housing Services, including supporting clients at the site location and assisting in the entry and assessment of new clients at the site, and in the daily running of the site.

Your responsibilities:

• Provide a variety of support to clients and work in cooperation with the case management division.
• Maintain daily records/client notes and assist in all aspects of providing accommodation services for clients to an established quality standard.
• Ensure that client support is consistent with the Client Service Delivery Model - demonstrating support consistent with trauma-informed care practices - and that this support is provided with a respectful, non-judgmental and inclusive attitude, upholding and respecting the rights of clients at all times.
• Assist and/or supervise a variety of client activities such as groups and programs.
• Ensure that the established accommodation standards are adhered to including i.e room inspections and meal supervision.
• Managing the flow of clients and visitors in the building in a safe and responsible manner as set out in the service procedure.

This role will report to the Manager of Homelessness and Housing.

To be successful, you will need:

• 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).
• TAFE Certificate IV/currently undertaking tertiary study, in welfare/community services related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience of issues relating to homelessness in particular domestic violence/family breakdown.
• Ability to use sound judgment and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations.
• Ability to cover a range of rostered shifts over a 24/7 period based on operational requirements.
• Demonstrated customer service skills & ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• St Vincent de Paul (NSW) has a COVID- 19 vaccination policy that has identified this role as requiring a full COVID-19 vaccination. Medical exemptions with the NSW government contraindication form will be considered, subject to a satisfactory risk assessment
• Current first-aid certificate

If this sounds like you, don't wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them. Submit your application with a resume and cover letter which addresses the key requirements of the position description.

Information on how to apply.

If you have questions about this role, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Support Worker - South Metro Homelessness and Housing Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check, Working with Children check.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages.