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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Your Role

As a Support Worker at Adele House, you will provide support to clients at the site location and assist in the entry and assessment of new clients at the site, and in the daily running of the site.

Your Responsibility

• Supporting clients in a respectful, non-judgmental, and inclusive manner.
• Helping clients implement their case plans and connect to essential services.
• Contributing to the safety and well-being of staff, clients, and visitors by upholding WHS and risk management practices.
• Facilitating client activities, maintaining accommodation standards, and supporting daily operations.
• Attending regular team meetings and ensuring accurate record-keeping

You Will Need

• Minimum Cert IV in Community Services or relevant experience (or currently pursuing tertiary studies).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A team player with the ability to work independently.
• Experience in crisis management, with sound judgment in emergency situations.
• Sound computer literacy, particularly in data collection systems.
• Flexibility to work a roster covering day, afternoon, stand-up and sleepover shifts. 
• NSW Driver's Licence (unencumbered).

Apply Now

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

If you have any question about the role please email:  Rhys.Kassulke@vinnies.org.au quoting Support Worker | Adele House

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.