Accomm Support Worker

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.

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• SCHCADS Award: hourly rates range from $48 -$52 (dependent on experience) 
• Generous tax-free packaging benefits: to boost your take-home pay
• Great work-life flexibility: Casual Position offering a mixture of morning, afternoon, evening and sleepover shifts
• Develop your career while making a real impact in the community: clear pathways to internal career progression

Your Role

As an Accommodation Support Worker, you will be a vital part of a compassionate and dedicated team supporting vulnerable individuals to feel safe, respected, and supported. This is a rewarding, hands-on role suited to someone who is passionate about making a difference and thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment. You will support client intake and assessment, assist with daily operations, and help create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for residents at Freeman House.

Your Responsibility

• Welcome and support clients during entry, assessment, and daily activities

• Assist with kitchen duties, including meal preparation, cleaning, and maintaining food safety standards

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver client-centred care

• Help maintain a clean, safe, respectful, and inclusive environment

• Provide trauma-informed, non-judgmental support that upholds client dignity

• Assist with administrative support , group activities and daily living needs 

• Work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including day, afternoon, and sleepover shifts

You Will Need

• Experience supporting individuals impacted by homelessness, family breakdown, mental illness, or alcohol and other drug use

• A relevant Certificate, equivalent experience, or currently undertaking tertiary study in a related field

• Strong de-escalation skills and clear written and verbal communication

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

• Sound judgement in crisis and emergency situations

• A non-judgmental approach and commitment to ethical service delivery

• Basic computer literacy and experience with data collection

• Willingness to work a rotating roster

• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

Apply Now

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

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life. 

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.