Support Worker

1 month ago

East Ballina, Australia St Vincent de Paul Full time

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping 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. 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

 For more information about working at Vinnies please click here.

  • Permanent Part-time: 16 hours per week:flexiblity on hours. 
  • SCHCADS Award LV3 hourly rates ranging from: $37 - $40.05 per hour
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging tax free benefits, increasing your take home pay
  • Career development paths available - we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees

Your Role

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of people experiencing homelessness? Join our dynamic team at Marys Place as a Support Worker, where you’ll provide essential support to clients in our Homelessness and Housing Services. We’re looking for dedicated individuals ready to bring compassion, respect, and a proactive attitude to our supportive community.

Your Responsibility

  • Client Support: Work closely with clients, offering hands-on assistance at our site and helping new clients with entry and assessments. Maintain an inclusive, trauma-informed approach to ensure clients feel safe, respected, and valued.
  • Case Collaboration: Support clients in line with their case plans, collaborating with the case management team to deliver well-rounded, consistent support.
  • Daily Operations: Help with the daily running of the site, ensuring a welcoming, safe, and clean environment for all. Assist with client activities, group sessions, and programs, providing casework support as directed.
  • Advocacy & Communication: Act as a client advocate when needed, liaising with internal and external resources to connect clients to essential services. Keep clear, professional case notes and records in both electronic and handwritten formats.
  • Creating a Welcoming Space: Make our site a welcoming, safe place for clients and visitors. Oversee site activities, manage the flow of people, and maintain a positive atmosphere.

You Will Need

  • Qualifications: Certificate or equivalent experience in a related field, or ongoing tertiary study.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to high-quality customer service.
  • Team-Oriented Attitude: Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment in crisis situations.
  • Non-Judgmental Approach: A compassionate, ethical approach toward clients and colleagues, maintaining an open, inclusive attitude at all times.

Apply Now

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

Any queries please email bryan.jamison@vinnies.org.au

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.

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