Support Worker

Your Role Provide vital support to women and families experiencing domestic violence/crisis. Assist in the entry and assessment of new clients at the refuge and in the daily running of the site.  You will be joining a supportive and inclusive environment for both our clients and employees. We value teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning to ensure the highest level of care and support for our clients.

• Provide respectful, client-centered support aligned with trauma-informed care principles.
• Assist with client assessments, case plan implementation, and day-to-day site operations.
• Foster a safe and welcoming environment, ensuring compliance with WHS standards
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with case management to meet client needs. Support activities, advocacy, and transport for clients as required.

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 shifts
• Current first aid & safe food handlers certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Current NSW driver licence.

Details

Essential Criteria

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).

Other Information

• SCHCADS Award: hourly rates range from $36 to $38.60
• Max Term Part-time 25 hours per week: 5 x shifts per week: 3pm until 8pm: rotating roster offering work life flexibility
• Thrive in a Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative, inclusive team that values your growth and continuous learning
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay: Access generous NFP tax-free salary packaging benefits, increasing your earnings by up to $16,000 annually.

How to Apply

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St Vincent de Paul Society

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. For more information about working at Vinnies please click here.