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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• Perm Part-time: 24 hours per week, 3 x shifts per week mixture of morning and night shifts on a roster
• SCHCADS Award: hourly rates range from $38 to $41.45 (dependent on experience)
• Generous tax-free packaging benefits: to boost your take-home pay
• Career development: we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees

Your Role

Join our dedicated team as an Accommodation Support Worker, providing safe, supportive accommodation for people experiencing homelessness. You’ll work closely with Case Workers to deliver personalised care and advocacy, making a real difference every day. You will be joining a passionate, close-knit team that values inclusiveness, collaboration, and professional growth across diverse services and programs.  

Your Responsibility

• Welcome and support clients with empathy and respect

• Maintain a safe, supportive environment

• Assist Case Workers with tailored client support

• Connect clients with essential services

• Help with daily tasks like meal service and transport

• Keep accurate records and communication logs

You Will Need

• Passion for helping people experiencing homelessness

• Flexible availability for rotating shifts

• Relevant qualification (Certificate IV or equivalent experience)

• Understanding of Child Protection and ROSH procedures

• Strong crisis decision-making skills

• Current First Aid Certificate and NSW Driver Licence

• Experience in accommodation, homelessness, or hospitality

• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and client databases

Apply Now

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

Any queries please contact careers.nsw@vinnies.org.au  

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.