Support Worker - Eastern Suburbs

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 range from $36 to $38.60 
• Thrive in a Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative, inclusive team that values your growth and continuous learning
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay: Access generous NFP tax-free salary packaging benefits, increasing your earnings by up to $16,000 annually

Your 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. 

Your Responsibility

• Provide respectful, client-centred support aligned with trauma-informed care principles.
• Assist with client assessments, case plan implementation, and day-to-day site operations.
• Foster a safe and welcoming environment, ensuring compliance with WHS standards.
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with case management to meet client needs.
• Support activities, advocacy, and transport for clients as required.

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 morgan.bennett@vinnies.org.au using the subject line: Support Worker - Eastern Suburbs enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.