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. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

Your Role

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our Homelessness and Housing Services team in the Inner West. In this role, you will support clients living in or accessing our accommodation services, helping them feel safe, welcome and supported as they work towards their goals. This is a part time opportunity working 25.25 hours per week across daay, evening and ocassional night shifts. SCHADS Award Level 1 on offer.

Your Responsibility

• Creating a safe, respectful and welcoming environment for women and children
• Assisting with daily routines, group activities and accommodation standards
• Supporting families with case plans in collaboration with case workers
• Maintaining accurate client records and daily service notes
• Responding appropriately in crisis or emergency situations
• Ensuring WHS standards are met and maintained
• Contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture

You Will Need

• Certificate in Community Services (or working towards one) or equivalent experience
• Experience working with women and children experiencing disadvantage, hardship or homelessness
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a non-judgmental approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Sound computer literacy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including day, evening and occasional night shifts
• Experience in residential homeless services and knowledge of homelessness relating to women and children including domestic and family violence, mental health conditions and safety planninig
• Proven capacity to ensure professional boundaries
• Current First Aid Certificate and NSW Driver License
• Current WWCC & National Police Check

Apply Now

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

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.