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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• Permanent part-time role: 30 hours per week: some flexibility on days and hours
   
• SCHCADS Award hourly rates range from $40-43 dependent on experience
   
• Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,000 in NFP tax-free salary benefits
   
• Develop your career while making a real impact in the community: clear pathways to internal career progression
   
   

Your Role

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Support Worker to join our team based in Wickham. This unique role combines client support and property management responsibilities, providing an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people accessing our accommodation services. Working closely with Case Workers, you will help create a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for clients while supporting the delivery of individual support plans. You will play an important role in promoting client wellbeing, maintaining accommodation standards and ensuring day-to-day property operations run smoothly. Occasional travel to our Swansea service may be required.

Your Responsibility

• Prepare and maintain client rooms, including cleaning, laundry and room set-up
• Monitor accommodation standards and ensure communal areas remain safe and welcoming
• Act as the first point of contact for maintenance requests and property-related issues
• Coordinate and follow up property maintenance and repairs
• Assist with tenancy management and property compliance processes
• Provide practical day-to-day support to clients within the service
• Build positive and respectful relationships with clients, supporting a safe and inclusive environment
• Work collaboratively with Case Workers and other team members to support client outcomes

You Will Need

• Experience in property management, accommodation services, community housing or a similar environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A respectful, non-judgemental approach and genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable people
• A current First Aid Certificate
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
• A current driver's licence

Apply Now

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

Any queries please email: 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.