Support WorkerDate: 26 Mar 2025Location: Bowral, NSW, AU, 2576Requisition ID: 1432The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.SCHCADS Award: hourly rates range from $37.35 – $40.05Max-term Part-time: 48 hours per fortnight (rotating roster)Generous salary packaging to boost your take-home payCareer development: we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees!Your RoleAs a Support Worker at Bowral Youth Refuge, you will play a pivotal role in assisting young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. You’ll be directly involved in helping these young people regain stability, build resilience, and pave the way to independence. You’ll work closely with a dedicated team of Case Workers, supporting the development and implementation of individual care plans.Your ResponsibilityGuide young people through the intake and assessment process, ensuring a smooth transition into the refuge.Create a safe and welcoming environment where young people can feel valued and supported.Assist in the delivery of casework support, providing practical help and advocacy to clients.Engage with external agencies to ensure clients receive all the support they need.Contribute to a variety of tasks, including meal service, activity supervision, transport, and accommodation management.Maintain accurate case records and daily communication logs.You Will NeedMust have availability to work the below rotating roster.Relevant Certificate, equivalent experience, or current enrolment in tertiary studies in a related field.Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer service focus.The ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.Sound judgement and the ability to remain calm in crisis or emergency situations.A current First Aid Certificate.A compassionate, non-judgmental attitude towards clients and staff, with a strong commitment to ethical conduct.Driver's Licence.Apply NowIf this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.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 a 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.
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