Job description
- SCHCADS Award hourly rates range from $36 – $39.60 + super + tax-free NFP salary packaging benefits
- 52 hours per fortnight: rotating roster: please see role requirements for pattern of hours.
- Part-time Maximum-term contract until 30 June 2026 (in line with current funding)
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.
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 employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.
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.
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.