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. 

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.  

• SCHCADS Award: hourly rates starting from $45 per hour 
• Generous salary packaging benefits where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free
• Casual role with clear career progression + ongoing learning and development opportunities

THE ROLE

Rewarding role as a Accommodation Support Worker, you will assist in the daily running of the site and provide a variety of support to clients at the site. You will work closely with the Case Workers in the implementation of the clients' case plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• assisting in the entry and assessment of new clients
• providing a safe and welcoming environment for clients who live at, or are accessing the service
• providing case work support as directed and in cooperation with Case Workers
• advocating for clients with external agencies on a needs basis
• undertaking a variety of tasks i.e. serving meals, supervising activities, transporting clients and other accommodation related tasks
• maintaining daily Communications Book and other documentation as required e.g. client records and case notes

YOU WILL NEED 

• Appropriate Certificate or equivalent experience or currently undertaking tertiary study, in a related field (Certificate IV or working towards is desirable)
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use sound judgement and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations.
• Current first aid certificate.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation as it relates to the workplace.
• Ability to work a rotating roster covering day, afternoon and sleepover shifts. 
• Experience working with homeless clients and/or in a hospitality, accommodation or service environment is desirable.
• Ability to use client data base and Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook is desirable.
• Current NSW driver licence is desirable.

APPLY NOW

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

Any queries please reach out to [email protected] using the subject line: Accommodation Support Worker 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.