The Royal Children's Hospital

Support Worker

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Campbelltown, AU (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

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. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. 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.

Your Role

As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support within a safe and welcoming accommodation environment. Working closely with Case Workers and the wider team, you will assist residents with their daily needs while supporting the effective operation of the service.This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting people through challenging circumstances and who thrives in a client-centred environment.

Your Responsibility

  • Provide practical support, advocacy and guidance in line with individual client case plans
  • Assist with client admissions, assessments, orientation and transition into the service
  • Support the delivery of daily activities, group programs and client wellbeing initiatives
  • Maintain a safe, welcoming and respectful environment for all residents
  • Prepare rooms and assist with general housekeeping, laundry and accommodation upkeep
  • Conduct routine room and property inspections and maintain service standards
  • Complete accurate and timely client records, reports and documentation
  • Respond appropriately to incidents, risks and emergencies in line with organisational procedures
  • Build positive relationships with community organisations, government agencies and internal stakeholders
  • Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on achieving positive outcomes for clients
  • Participate in a rotating roster, including day, afternoon and sleepover shifts

You Will Need

  • A Certificate qualification, relevant industry experience, or current tertiary studies in Community Services, Social Work, Human Services or a related field
  • Experience working within homelessness, housing, community services, residential care or similar settings (highly regarded)
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
  • The ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds
  • A compassionate, non-judgemental and trauma-informed approach
  • Sound decision-making skills and the ability to respond effectively in crisis situations
  • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
  • Current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain

Apply Now

If this sounds like you , don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

Any queries please email: careers.nsw@vinnies.org.au

We Offer:

  • Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
  • Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
  • Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
  • Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
  • Wellbeing Support – EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
  • Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
  • Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

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.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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