Support Worker – Campbelltown

THE ROLE

In this diverse and rewarding role you will provide vital support to women and families experiencing crisis/homelessness. 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. 

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
• Build good relationships and provide a safe and welcoming environment for clients who live at, or are accessing the service
• Ensure that the established accommodation standards are adhered to including: room inspections & safety assessments
• Responsible for managing the flow of clients and visitors in the building in a safe and responsible manner as set out in service procedure.

YOU WILL NEED

• Must be able to work the below rotating roster: Week 1:  Monday: 4pm – 8 pm , Tuesday & Wednesday 8am-12 pm , Thursday: 4pm – 8pm , Friday 8am – 4:30pm  Week 2:  Monday: 4pm – 8 pm , Tuesday & Wednesday 8am -12 pm , Thursday: 4pm – 8pm , Friday 8am – 4:30pm & Sunday 4pm – 8 pm 
• 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.
• Ability to use sound judgement, maintain confidentiality & act appropriately in crisis/emergency situations.
• Demonstrated customer service & problem solving skills.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Ability & confidence to work and make decisions independently
• High levels of empathy and ability to build rapport with clients
• NSW driver licence.

APPLY NOW

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

If you have questions about this role, or require an easy read Position Description, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Support Worker – Campbelltown 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.