• SCHCADS Award hourly rates range from $36 - $38.60 + super + tax-free NFP salary packaging benefits
  
• Clear career progression + ongoing learning and development opportunities
  
• 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. 

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. 

YOUR ROLE

In this diverse and rewarding role located in Campbelltown/Merrylands, you will provide support to clients of Homelessness and Housing Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a variety of supports to clients and work in cooperation with the case management division.
• Maintain daily records and assist in all aspects of providing accommodation services.
• Ability to cover a variety of rostered shifts (including on public holidays) based on operational requirements if necessary.
• Ensure that client support is consistent with the Client Service Delivery Model (CSDM), including demonstrating support consistent with trauma informed care practices.
• Attend to the primary needs of clients.
• Assist and/or supervise a variety of client activities such as groups and programmes.
• Liaise with appropriate service staff to ensure client needs are attended to and providing accurate, up-to-date information and practical support to clients on a range of issues.
• Advocate for clients on a need basis with external agencies
• Transport of clients as required.
• Other duties as directed.

YOU WILL NEED

• Appropriate certificate or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated customer service, common sense & problem solving skills.
• Ability to use client data base; Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel,Outlook and intermediate typing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use sound judgment, maintain a high level of confidentiality & act appropriately in crisis/emergency situations.
• Current first aid certificate.
• Ability to maintain an ethical, yet non-judgmental, attitude towards residents and staff, and commitment to this.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation as it relates to the workplace.
• Ability to work a rotating roster covering day & afternoon shifts when required.
• Current 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, please email [email protected] using the subject line: 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.