AddressPosition Title: Residential Support Worker
Salary: $53,071.64 - $59,883.55 (pro rata) per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2009
Department Name: Homeless Health Service
Position Summary
Applications are invited from highly motivated persons to be part of our unique service model within the Homeless Health Service. Tierney House is a 12 bedded hostel located within St Vincent's Hospital campus which will provide hostel accommodation to those experiencing homelessness within the inner city of Sydney. In order to provide a safe environment to the residents, Tierney House will facilitate individuals with access to in-reach healthcare (assessment, stabilisation and maintenance) and supported accommodation for up to 14 days.
Tierney House offers an excellent opportunity to be part of an innovative service. The Support Workers will provide 24 hour care, coordination, supervision and interventions to residents experiencing homelessness; providing a safe physical environment in which residents can receive their in-reach health supports. A comprehensive, orientation, training and education package will be provided for all new staff.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check
The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only
About St Vincent's Health Network Sydney
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph's Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Policy Directive Immunisation history complies with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2011_005. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.
In line with the Public Health Order, all NSW Health Workers are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In order to be eligible for consideration for employment with St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, all recruits must provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or alternatively provide a Medical Contraindication in the approved form which complies with the requirements of the Public Health Order, prior to appointment.
What we offer:
Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
Careers development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
Employee Assistance Program
Work/Life balance
Application Instructions:St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.
When applying for the position, Applicants will be required to upload a recent Resume as well as a separate Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria for the position as outlined below. External applicants are to upload their Cover Letter alongside their Resume when reaching the ‘My Experience tab >Resume/CV> Upload. For Internal applicants, this document is to be uploaded further down the page alongside your Resume under Resume/CV> Upload.
Selection Criteria
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
2. Experience in providing support and services to residents who are experiencing homelessness within a residential setting or a Specialist Homeless Service.
3. Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively both verbally and in the written form with residents, carers, staff and other key stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement care plans to support residents to actively participate in activities of daily living.
6. Demonstrated capacity to work with people from diverse backgrounds, including culturally diverse backgrounds, co-occurring mental health, drug and alcohol and physical health needs.
7. Unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence.
8. Computer literate in Windows environment and demonstrated ability to adhere to documentation and electronic record keeping requirements.
An example on how to address the selection criteria is provided in the link below in order to assist you with completing your application. Applicants that do not address the selection criteria will have their application automatically culled.
Enquires: Cameron French, Residential Services Manager.
Email: **************@svha.org.au Mobile: 0407 152 ***
Applications close on 04/03/2024
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