Support Worker

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values shape a more just and compassionate society.

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💰 SCHCADS Award: hourly rates ranging from $38.40 to $41.45

💰 Generous not for profit tax benefits to boost your take home pay

⭐ 24 hours per fortnight: rotating roster sleepover and morning shifts.

📚 Learning and development programs designed to accelerate and elevate your career

Your Role

Join our Bowral Youth Refuge team and make a genuine difference in the lives of young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive environment while helping young people build independence, resilience, and a pathway forward. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of Case Workers to deliver meaningful, person-centred support.

Your Responsibility

• Support young people through intake and assessment processes
• Create a safe, welcoming and structured environment
• Assist with casework support, including practical assistance and advocacy
• Liaise with external services to ensure holistic client support
• Contribute to daily operations including meals, activities, transport and accommodation tasks
• Maintain accurate case notes and communication records

You Will Need

• Availability to work this rotating roster: Week 1: Thurs 17:00–23:00, Fri 07:00–09:00 & Week 2: Fri 17:00–23:00, Sat 07:00–09:00 & 17:00–23:00, Sun 07:00–09:00
• Relevant Certificate, experience, or current study in a related field
• Strong communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Calm, confident and able to respond to crisis situations
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Compassionate, non-judgemental and values-driven
• Current Driver Licence

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.