Support Worker

Company description: 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. Job description: THE ROLE Provide support to women and families experiencing domestic violence/crisis. Assist in the entry and assessment of new clients at the refuge and in the daily running of the site. You will be joining a supportive and inclusive environment for both our clients and employees. We value teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning to ensure the highest level of care and support for our clients. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide supports to clients & work in cooperation with the case management division in a way that is consistent with a client's case plan. Maintain daily records & assist in all aspects of providing accommodation services for clients to established quality standard. Ability to cover a variety of rostered shifts over a 24/7 period based on operational requirements if necessary. Ensure client support is consistent with the Client Service Delivery Model (CSDM), including demonstrating support consistent with trauma-informed care practice Providing respectful, non-judgmental, and inclusive support, upholding and respecting the rights of clients at all times. Provide casework support in cooperation with case workers, and support clients in the implementation of their case plans Advocate for clients on a need basis with external agencies. Profile description: 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. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to use sound judgement and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations. Ability to maintain an ethical, yet non-judgmental, attitude towards residents and staff, and commitment to this. Sound knowledge of WHS legislation as it relates to the workplace. Ability to work a rotating roster covering day & afternoon shifts Current first aid & safe food handlers certificate (or willingness to obtain) Current NSW driver licence. APPLY NOW If this sounds like you, don't wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them. If you have questions about this role, or require an easy read Position Description, please email rebecca.sidley@vinnies.org.au quoting: Support Worker | 642 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: Not-for-profit salary packaging tax free benefits, increasing your take home pay 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.