AddressTeam Leader
Date: 14 Feb 2024
Location: Woolloomooloo, NSW, AU, 2011
Requisition ID: 673
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.
The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.
SCHCADS Award: hourly rates from $47.50 - $49.65 + NFP salary packing benefits.
Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits: increasing annual pay package up to 15k!
Diverse role with ongoing learning & career development opportunities
THE ROLE
Highly rewarding role providing high-quality support, supervision, and direction to a team of support workers at the Matthew Talbot Hostel. You will be leading a small but dedicated team, supporting them to provide holistic, client centred support and maintain the day-to-day operation of the shift (including overseeing the delivery of support work, intake, management of service users and staff)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrate sound leadership qualities that encourage a responsive and high performing team.
Coordinate all aspects of the onsite accommodation services. This includes; room allocation, entry and exit inventories and condition reports, resident orientation, unit inspections and all associated reporting relating to accommodation services.
Coordinate and facilitate the needs of visitors to the building, this includes contractors and visiting staff.
Liaise with external agencies regarding vacancies and requests for accommodation
Support the Accommodation Manager, Matthew Talbot and Area Manager, Homelessness and Housing in promoting ongoing professional development of the team and align team members the goals of both the service and organisation
Assist with the coordination of data collection within the service, including reviewing daily and client records
YOU WILL NEED
Minimum Cert IV or relevant work experience, or currently undertaking tertiary study, in welfare or related field.
Demonstrated ability in supervision and coordinating site management.
Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated high level organisational, time management and collaborative skills.
Experience working with challenging and diverse client groups with the ability to use sound judgement and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations.
Ability to work on a rotating roster, including weekend, as per the operational needs of the service.
Current First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
If this sounds like you, don’t wait - , we are interviewing applications as we receive them.
If you have questions about this role or require easy read Word version of PD, please email Mark Purchase on: mark.purchase@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.
