Support Worker - Petes Place Date: 31 Oct 2024
Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW, AU, 2450
Requisition ID: 1226
About Us The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.
For more information about working at Vinnies please click here. Permanent Full-time: Monday to Friday 38 hours per week Not-for-profit salary packaging tax free benefits, increasing your take home pay! SCHCADS Award: hourly rates ranging from $37.35 - 40.05 (dependent on experience) Career development paths available - we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees Your Role Join a passionate and dedicated team making a real difference in your local community.
In this dynamic role, you'll help create a safe and welcoming space that empowers our clients, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, client-centered services fostering a respectful and supportive environment every step of the way.
Responsibilities Be a compassionate first point of contact for clients at Pete's Place, assisting with their daily needs and ensuring a warm, safe, and inclusive environment. Facilitate the entry and assessment process for new clients and support the daily operations of the site. Collaborate with case managers to deliver tailored support plans that respect and respond to each client's unique needs. Maintain organised client records and ensure adherence to high standards of quality and trauma-informed care practices. Engage clients in activities, guide them through services, and advocate for their needs with external agencies. You Will Need: A heart for service, a calm demeanor, and the ability to offer non-judgmental, ethical support. Excellent communication skills and a desire to work within a collaborative team setting. Experience or qualifications in social services, with a focus on homelessness, mental health, or community work (Cert IV preferred or in progress). First Aid certification or willingness to obtain one. If this sounds like you, don't wait - we are interviewing applications as we receive them.
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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.
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