Your ROLE

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to provide essential support to women affected by domestic and family violence. You’ll work closely with clients at our site, assisting with intake, assessment, and a variety of day-to-day support needs. You will be at the forefront of helping women  rebuild their lives in a safe and caring environment.

Your Responsibility

• Provide empathetic, trauma-informed care and support, ensuring the dignity and rights of all clients are upheld
• Collaborate with case management to implement tailored client case plans
• Maintain accurate records and assist with the daily operations of the accommodation service
• Advocate for clients with external agencies as needed
• Ensure support is in line with the Client Service Delivery Model (CSDM) and best practice standards
• Operate in a safe and ethical manner, following WHS guidelines and upholding our commitment to safeguarding children and young people

YOU WILL NEED

• To be female (this is a genuine occupational requirement under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW))
• A relevant Certificate or equivalent experience, or tertiary study in a related field
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Sound judgment and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• An ethical, non-judgmental approach to supporting residents and staff
• Willingness to work on a rotating roster, including day, afternoon, and sleepover shifts

APPLY NOW

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

For any questions, please contact Liza Barlow at [email protected] using the subject line: Support Worker - Merrylands 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.