Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant

3 weeks ago

Waterloo, Australia St Vincent de Paul Full time

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.

  • Clear paths to career progression + ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Generous NFP salary packaging tax-free benefits: increasing annual pay package up to $15k 
  • 22.8 hours per week | some flexibility around working hours & days *weekend work and rates will apply* 

THE ROLE

In this diverse and rewarding position , you will play a pivotal role in delivering programs that assist our residents in building social engagement and personal development. Using your strong interpersonal skills you will help create a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes personal growth and wellbeing.

Working closely with our Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator you will deliver great programs, promote engagement, and create a safe and comfortable environment for our program participants. You will be joining a supportive and inclusive team, where you can contribute meaningfully to the community and make a real difference to people's lives. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist residents with activities that build social engagement & provide opportunities for personal and skill development.
  • Assist in promoting the activities of Frederic House to stakeholders.
  • Assist the Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator on feedback and evaluation processes that promote consumer participation and lead to processes of continuous improvement and quality practice.
  • Assist with promoting and delivering programs/activities in collaboration with other organisations.
  • Ensure that there is a supportive, safe and comfortable environment fostered for those that access programs through Frederic House.
  • Assist with assessing the needs & responding to changes in the behaviour of the people we assist, providing appropriate information, support, and referrals.
  • Work collaboratively with volunteers providing them with support and direction as required.
  • Assist with basic administrative tasks as required and allocated including data entry, minute and note taking

YOU WILL NEED

  • Relevant qualification/s and/or demonstrated experience in community development, social work, community services and / or educational program or other relevant areas.
  • A willingness to work with those who experience social exclusion due to homelessness, the impact of trauma, mental health issues, alcohol and other drug issues.
  • A good understanding of community development and asset-based community development.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to confidently apply deescalation strategies in high-conflict situations.
  • Well-developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple and competing work tasks and deliver agreed deadlines.
  • NSW driver's licence or in the process of getting a driver’s licence and confidence to drive groups of people.
  • Computer literacy skills.

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 fatema.raftopoulos@vinnies.org.au  (614)

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.

 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.

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