Support Worker

Date: 3 Dec 2025

Location:

Coffs Harbour, NSW, AU, 2450

Requisition ID: 1952

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 ranging from $48 to $51.81
Enjoy the flexibility of a casual role while making a meaningful impact.
Generous not-for-profit tax benefits to boost your take-home pay.
Learning and development programs designed to accelerate and elevate your career.

Your Role

As a Support Worker at Adele House, you will be at the heart of delivering vital support to residents, guiding them through entry assessments and ensuring the seamless day-to-day operations of the site.

You’ll collaborate closely with our AOD casework, inclusion, and counselling teams to provide holistic, person-centered care, ensuring residents receive the best possible support on their journey to recovery.

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.
Strong computer literacy, particularly in data collection systems.
Flexibility to work a rotating roster including day, afternoon and sleepover shifts.
NSW Driver's Licence

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

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 – Enjoy up to 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.