Accomm Support Worker

Rewarding role as a Accommodation Support Worker, you will assist in the daily running of the site and provide a variety of support to clients at the site. You will work closely with the Case Workers in the implementation of the clients' case plans.

• assisting in the entry and assessment of new clients
• providing a safe and welcoming environment for clients who live at, or are accessing the service
• providing case work support as directed and in cooperation with Case Workers
• advocating for clients with external agencies on a needs basis
• undertaking a variety of tasks i.e. serving meals, supervising activities, transporting clients and other accommodation related tasks
• maintaining daily Communications Book and other documentation as required e.g. client records and case notes

• Appropriate Certificate or equivalent experience or currently undertaking tertiary study, in a related field (Certificate IV or working towards is desirable)
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use sound judgement and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations.
• Current first aid certificate.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation as it relates to the workplace.
• Ability to work a rotating roster covering day, afternoon and sleepover shifts. 
• Experience working with homeless clients and/or in a hospitality, accommodation or service environment is desirable.
• Ability to use client data base and Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook is desirable.
• Current NSW driver licence is desirable.

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

Any queries please reach out to **************@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.