Company description:

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.

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Job description:

Your Role

We're looking for a dedicated Case Worker to join our Homelessness & Housing Services team in Wingecarribee. In this role, you'll provide direct support to clients experiencing or at risk of homelessness, offering case management, advocacy, and referrals to essential services. Your work will play a key role in helping people regain stability and independence.

Your Responsibility

Provide case work support to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Conduct intake assessments and develop tailored support plans.

Offer crisis intervention, resources, and referrals to community services.

Advocate on behalf of clients with government agencies, courts, and service providers.

Conduct home visits for clients in temporary or transitional accommodation.

Build collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders and support networks.

Maintain a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental environment for clients.

Keep accurate records and case notes, ensuring compliance with service policies.

Profile description:

You Will Need

A minimum Certificate IV in Welfare, Social Work, or a related field (or currently studying).

Experience supporting people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.

A strong understanding of homelessness-related issues, including mental health, addiction, and family breakdown.

Knowledge of local support services and the ability to build strong community partnerships.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

A NSW Driver's Licence and commitment to safe work practices.

Apply Now

If 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 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.

We offer:

SCHCADS Award: hourly rates range from $43.08 - $46.35

Generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay up to 15k

Career development: we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees!