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. 

• SCHCADS Award: hourly rates ranging from $37.35 - 40.05
• Not-for-profit salary packaging tax free benefits, increasing your take home pay
• 2 Vacancies: Part-time (49 hrs/fortnight) & Casual: flexible rotating roster for work-life balance
• Career development paths available - we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees

Your Role

As a Support Worker at Bowral Youth Refuge, you’ll play a vital role in supporting young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Working closely with Case Workers, you’ll help implement client-centered plans that foster recovery, resilience, and stability. This is a meaningful opportunity to provide the guidance and support young people need to grow, thrive, and gain independence. You will be joining a passionate, close-knit team committed to inclusiveness, collaboration, and professional growth

Your Responsibility

• Assist in the entry and assessment of new clients, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
• Provide a safe, welcoming environment for all clients, fostering trust and dignity.
• Support clients by offering casework assistance in collaboration with Case Workers.
• Advocate on behalf of clients with external agencies as needed.
• Perform various tasks including serving meals, supervising activities, transporting clients, and managing accommodation-related duties.
• Maintain accurate client records, case notes, and the daily Communications Book.

You Will Need

• If interested in part-time vacancy must have availability to work the following rotating roster: 
• Week 1: Monday 8:45 AM – 5:15 PM, Friday 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Sleepover Shift), Saturday 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM. Week 2: Monday 8:45 AM – 5:15 PM, Friday 8:45 AM – 5:15 PM, Saturday 8:45 AM – 5:15 PM, Sunday 8:45 AM – 5:15 PM.
• Relevant Certificate, equivalent experience, or current enrolment in tertiary studies in a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer service focus.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Sound judgement and the ability to remain calm in crisis or emergency situations.
• A current First Aid Certificate.
• A compassionate, non-judgmental attitude towards clients and staff, with a strong commitment to ethical conduct.
• Drivers Licence. 

Apply Now

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

Any queries on the role please contact rebecca.sidley@vinnies.org.au

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.