Support Worker

Company description:

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is a leading provider of community support services, committed to supporting people experiencing disadvantage and working towards a more just and compassionate society.

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Job description:

💰 SCHCADS Award LV3 : hourly rates starting from $50.61

🌙 Night shift focus: Working active night shifts: 10.00pm to 6.00am

📚 Career development: Access learning and development programs to build your skills and progress your career.

🤝 Meaningful work: Make a genuine difference to people as they work towards recovery and independence.

Your Role

As a Shift Worker at Adele House, you'll be a key part of the team, helping create a safe, respectful and supportive environment for residents. You'll support residents with their day-to-day needs, assist with entry assessments and help ensure the smooth operation of the service. Working alongside our AOD casework, inclusion and counselling teams, you'll contribute to holistic, person-centred support that helps residents move towards their goals.

Your Responsibility

• Support residents in a respectful and non-judgemental way
• Help residents work towards their case plans and connect with services
• Support daily operations, activities and accommodation standards
• Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging situations
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to team meetings
• Follow WHS, risk management and safety procedures

Profile description:

You Will Need

• Availability to work atleast 3 active night shifts per week, 10.00pm to 6.00am
• Cert IV in Community Services or relevant experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Sound judgement and crisis management skills
• Good computer literacy and record-keeping skills
• NSW Driver Licence

Apply Now

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

For any queries regarading the role please contact careers.nsw@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.

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.