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. 

• Competitive Pay: SCHCADS Award casual hourly rates starting from $46 
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay: Enjoy tax-free NFP salary packaging benefits that maximise your earnings.
• Make an Impact: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to helping individuals experiencing homelessness and empowering them towards a better future.
• Supportive Environment: Thrive in a workplace that values collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning, where you are encouraged to grow and develop in your career.

Your Role

As a Support Worker at Edel Quinn, you will play a key role in empowering individuals experiencing homelessness on their path to stable housing. You will assist with client intake, assessments, and daily operations, ensuring each client receives the tailored care and support they need to thrive. Join a compassionate and inclusive team where your professional growth is valued, and your contributions make a meaningful difference in the community.

Your Responsibility

• Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to workplace health and safety practices.
• Implement effective risk management procedures to meet legal and governance requirements.
• Support clients in line with their case plans, providing trauma-informed care and maintaining client records.
• Assist in the daily management of accommodation services, ensuring the quality of service is upheld.
• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for clients, including managing intake and exit processes, room inspections, and meal preparation.
• Support clients in group activities and liaise with case workers to assist clients with their case plans.
• Advocate for clients and provide support in accessing external services.
• Manage client flow and ensure WH&S standards are met in the workplace.
• Document and maintain records in a professional and accurate manner.

You Will Need

• Certificate-level qualification in a related field, or current tertiary study.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound judgment in crisis and emergency situations.
• Current first aid certificate.
• Non-judgmental, ethical attitude towards clients and colleagues.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation and ability to adhere to it.
• Flexibility to work across rotating shifts (including sleepovers).

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, or require an easy read Position Description, please email damien.adams@vinnies.org.au

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.