ABOUT US

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

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• SCHCADS Award: hourly rates range from $37 - $40 (dependent on experience)
• Not-for-profit salary packaging tax free benefits, increasing your take home pay!

Your Role

Rewarding role providing high quality service to women affected by domestic & family violence. You will provide a variety of support to clients at the site location and assist in the entry and assessment of new clients at the site. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to help support people who have experienced domestic & family violence and make a real difference to peoples lives.

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).
• Appropriate Certificate or equivalent experience or currently undertaking tertiary study, in a related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use sound judgement and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain an ethical, yet non-judgmental, attitude towards residents and staff, and commitment to this.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation as it relates to the workplace.
• Ability to work a rotating roster covering day, afternoon and sleepover shifts
• Current first aid & safe food handlers certificate (or willingness to obtain)

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide a variety of supports to clients and work in cooperation with the case management division in a way that is consistent with a client’s case plan.
• Maintain daily records 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 (CSDM), including demonstrating support consistent with trauma-informed care practice
• Providing respectful, non-judgmental, and inclusive support, upholding and respecting the rights of clients at all times.
• Provide case work support as directed and in cooperation with case workers, and support clients in the implementation of their case plans
• Advocate for clients on a need basis with external agencies.

APPLY NOW

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

Any queries please contract [email protected] using the subject line: Support Worker - St George enquiry via EthicalJobs.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, 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. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

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. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.