Support Worker

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. 

• SCHCADS Award: hourly rates range from 36 - $38.60 (depending on experience) 
• Not-for-profit salary packaging tax free benefits, increasing your take home pay up to 15k!
• Supportive team enviroment + clear paths to career progression + ongoing learning and development opportunities

THE ROLE

Amazing opportunity for a Support Worker to join a highly supportive team at Petes Place in Coffs Harbour. In this dynamic and highly rewarding role you will provide on site support to clients and  assist in the daily running of the site.

You will be joining a supportive and inclusive team, where you can contribute meaningfully to the community and make a real difference to people's lives. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• provide a safe and welcoming environment for clients who live at, or are accessing the service
• assisting in the entry and assessment of new clients
• supervise a variety of client activities such as groups and programmes
• providing case work support as directed and in cooperation with Case Workers
• liaise with appropriate service staff to ensure client needs are attended to in an effective and efficient manner and providing accurate, up-to-date information and practical support to clients on a range of issues.
• maintain client records and case notes, both electronic and hand written, in a professional manner as per service policy.

YOU WILL NEED

• Appropriate Certificate or equivalent experience or currently undertaking tertiary study, in a related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills..
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use sound judgement and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain an ethical, yet non-judgmental, attitude towards residents and staff, and commitment to this..

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 Gai.Newman@vinnies.org.au , Quoting: S.W Petes Places

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.