Community Services Support Worker

Orange, Blue Mountains & Central West NSWHousing & Homelessness Services (Community Services & Development)Housing Plus is a leading NFP Community Services organisation, providing housing, domestic violence, homelessness and other community services in NSW. With offices in Orange, Bathurst, Mudgee, Dubbo and Parkes and services reaching the Central, Western and Hunter regions of NSW, our purpose is to achieve healthy, engaged and vibrant communities in which individuals enjoy opportunities to thrive and build a promising future for their families.We are currently looking for a Community Services Support Worker to work with our team based in Orange.The Support Worker is responsible for delivering best practice support services to people at risk of and experiencing homelessness and/or domestic violence. You will work in both our main Orange office and at the Orange Orchard.To be successful, you will ideally have some experience in the community services sector, or be undertaking studies in the area, but this is not essential.You will also need to be sensitive to the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds, possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, and be highly organised with strong administration and computer skills. The ability to work independently is essential.You will need a current Driver's Licence and the ability to obtain a Police Check and Working with Children Check.In return, we can offer you a great career opportunity to develop your skills within Community Services, and the opportunity to learn from a dedicated team who are passionate about what they do. Other benefits include learning and development opportunities, health and well-being programs, reward and recognition, and salary packaging.This is a full-time (38 hours per week, Monday to Friday) Maximum Term Contract until 30th June 2028.The Support Worker is classified as a Level 3.1 under the SCHADS Award, which equates to $74,002 gross per annum (full-time equivalent). This will increase on an annual basis in line with the pay points in the Award. As Housing Plus is a Not for Profit organisation, we have access to excellent salary sacrifice options to increase your take-home pay!Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for WDVCAS work and WDVCAP has been formally exempted under s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 for this purpose.Applicants identifying as Aboriginal are encouraged to apply.Please include in your application a cover letter outlining why the role interests you.We will start screening and interviewing suitable candidates prior to this time, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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