Support Worker
Job No:
VIN846
Location:
South Sydney
- Part-time 22.5 hours per week
- Hours to be worked on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; 9 am to 5 pm (with 30 minutes unpaid meal break)
- Based in South Sydney; involves travel as may be required to assist clients
- Current NSW Driver Licence is required
- The St Vincent de Paul Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
About the Organisation
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a member and volunteer based organisation that has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has close to 100 Special Works across the State in the areas of homelessness, mental health, disability, financial counselling, supported accommodation, food provision, refugees and migrants and addiction counselling. Our work is funded by all levels of government, the generous support we receive from the community and our 250 Retail Centres across NSW.
The Society’s Mission, Vision, Aspiration, and Key Values http://www.vinnies.org.au/page/About/Mission__Vision .
Service Overview
Sydney Archdiocese provides support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Family & Community Services (FACS) districts of South East Sydney, Inner West Sydney and South West Sydney. Its Client Support Services provide case management and advocacy for single men and women, couples without children and families, in their homes or in crisis or transitional accommodation.
The Role
The Support Worker is responsible for providing a variety of support to clients at a crisis accommodation site, assisting in the entry and assessment of new clients at the site and assisting in the daily running of the site. Read more about this role.
To be successful in this role, you will need
The St Vincent de Paul Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
- Appropriate Certificate or equivalent experience or currently undertaking tertiary study, in a related field.
- Good written and oral communication skills, including good interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to relate positively and confidently with a wide range of people, in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to work independently and unsupervised.
- Willingness to work within the ethos and Mission Statement of the St Vincent de Paul Society and the Society’s Code of Conduct and ability to maintain an ethical, yet non-judgemental, attitude towards residents and staff, and a commitment to this.
- Sound understanding of child protection issues, legislation and requirements.
- Understanding of homelessness issues and its effects.
- Ability to use sound judgement and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations.
- Good knowledge of work, health and safety legislation as it relates to the workplace.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Ability to work a rotating roster covering day, afternoon and sleepover shifts.
- Good knowledge of WHS legislation as it relates to the workplace.
- Current NSW drivers licence.
Conditions of employment
The conditions of employment are governed by the Social Community Home Care & Disability Industry (SCHCADS) Award. The position is classified as Level 3 and hourly rate range starts from $27.26.
What we offer
- By joining one of Australia’s largest and leading charities, you will be working in an organisation which makes a real difference to people’s lives.
- The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is proud to offer generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
- Training and development opportunities
Pre-employment Clearances
Pre-employment checks will include two (2) reference checks, signing of a Health Declaration, National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check (click here for information http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/Working-With-Children-Check/Paid-workers). You will also be required to present evidence of right to work in Australia.
How to Apply:
Applications will include the following:
- A cover letter with Claims to the Essential Criteria:
The claims to the essential criteria is an important part of your application. Please explain how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the essential criteria. Please also provide information about why you are applying for the role. - Current curriculum vitae: This will include your qualifications & trainings; work history with a brief description of duties for each role; Referees - at least two (2) e.g. persons you report to who can comment on your work experience. Please provide name and contact details (work and mobile phone numbers; email address). Or please be prepared to provide details when requested
To submit your application online - follow the prompts below, answer the questions and attach your documents. (Note: We do not accept applications sent by email.)
If you have questions about this role, please email to hr@vinnies.org.au, with subject line Support Worker (South Sydney) / VIN846.
Applications close at 11:30 pm on 7 March 2018
St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
The Society is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.