Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is a leading health care provider, with private and public hospitals, home nursing and Social Outreach services throughout Australia.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest in the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach and Advocacy services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

St John of God Health Care

St John of God Social Outreach Casa Venegas supports adults with Mental Health issues who are experiencing Homelessness to transition to independent living through a recovery-based framework. Services provided include accommodation, advocacy and liaising with mental health services on behalf of the consumer.

Opportunities for Community Support Workers have become available within our passionate and dedicated team.

Based in Burwood, these positions are responsible for a high standard of care and quality service to the consumers of St John of God Social Outreach (SO) Casa Venegas by working with the Support Team to design, develop and implement case management strategies and individual support plans for the consumers.

If you want to work alongside a professional and supportive team who are dedicated to implementing change and making a positive difference to the lives of those in need then we would love to hear from you!

Positions may be either as permanent ongoing or on a casual contract basis.

The successful candidate will have:

• A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
• Minimum qualification of Certificate IV in Community Services, Mental health Peer worker or equivalent.
• Experience working in a community, mental health or social care services role and the implementation of individual support plans for consumers.
• Understanding of the principles of Recovery orientated mental health practice and strong case management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare written and verbal reports on consumer outcomes and performance against KPIs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including conflict management.
• Ability to work as part of a united team to deliver specific outcomes to consumers.
• Ability to establish and develop community partnerships, engaging and linking residents in appropriate community activities or events.
• First Aid Level 2 and CPR certificates.
• Possession of a valid NSW Driver’s license.

The Benefits:

• Salary Packaging & Corporate Discounts
• Parking Available
• Professional Development

* To apply please go to APPLY NOW and enter job reference: 12297 - all applicants must address the Selection Criteria (as detailed on the last page of the Position Description) *

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care; and proactively take measures to protect children and vulnerable people from abuse.

For enquiries about this position, applicants should contact Niki Alexopoulos on 0419 951 246.

A position description is attached.