Community Connector at St Vincents Health Australia Group Support Services

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work, Human Services, Mental Health, Community Development, Interpersonal Communication, Active Listening, Relationship Building, Group Facilitation, Time Management, Written Communication, Risk Management, Client-Centered Practice, Technology Proficiency, De-escalation Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: About St Vincent’s Health Australia We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. We comprise numerous public and private hospitals, aged care facilities, co-located research institutes & partner facilities, and +22,000 healthcare superheroes. Why work at St Vincent’s? Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most disadvantaged in our community Discounted access to gyms with Fitness Passport, discounted private health insurance with Medibank Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free Financially supported scholarship programs, education allowances, paid development leave Enjoy several employee groups including our award-winning Pride Network. A highlight for many is our annual participation in the Sydney Mardi Gras parade. Check us out at Mardi Gras 2024! About Open Support Open Support is a community service organisation committed to providing assistance to families in need across New South Wales. Open Support offers services that are professional, flexible and responsive to emerging community needs. As one of it’s key service areas, Open Support aims to address social isolation and loneliness. The Community Connections program offers a range of interventions and opportunities for connection that will assist people to establish and maintain meaningful social connection and in doing so, reduce social isolation and increase wellbeing. The Role An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and experienced community services worker to join the Open Support team in a permanent part time capacity 3 days a week. As a Community Connector within Community Connections program, you will provide social support and companionship to clients, with a focus on building social confidence and capacity for ongoing independent connection. This will involve undertaking a range of face to face and virtual activities with clients such as one-to-one visits and outings, facilitating small group activities and accompanying clients to social events, until they are ready and able to participate independently. The Community Connector will work in collaboration with the client and other community resources and agencies to identify and enable access to suitable social opportunities that are in line with the client’s needs, capabilities and interests. As the successful applicant, you will demonstrate your high level interpersonal communication and active listening skills with clients who have diverse capabilities and backgrounds and be proactive in providing opportunities for connection. Your relationship building skills will ensure positive relationships with clients, colleagues and other service providers. The role will also require you to be confident in facilitating small groups with vulnerable people. Essential Criteria Qualifications in Social Work, Human Services (Welfare), Mental Health, Community Development or related discipline and/or equivalent professional experience Current NSW Drivers Licence Either current Children Check and NSW Police Check clearance or willingness to obtain Current First Aid Certificate and Mental Health First Aid Certificate or willingness to work toward same At least 2 years experience in working within a community service, aged care, mental health or disability services setting. An understanding of the impact of social isolation and loneliness on individuals and on the community more broadly. Ability to apply high level interpersonal communication and active listening skills with clients who have diverse capabilities and backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with clients, their families and carers in an attentive, sensitive and non-judgemental way using the principles of unconditional positive regard and client centred practice. Experience in working with vulnerable people in a community setting and the ability to identify and manage risk to ensure the safety of self and others. The ability to organise and facilitate small group activities with clients. A demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and work independently and professionally within delegated responsibilities and with limited supervision Sound written communication skills, including the ability to maintain client case files both in written and electronic formats and proficiency in using technology including email, internet, Microsoft Office and online training applications. Experiencing in managing and de-escalating difficult situations The ability to manage service obligations including confidentiality, duty of care, mandatory reports, WHS, other relevant legislation and professional conduct standards. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. How to apply Applications can be submitted via the Apply button. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact us on TalentHealthNSW@svha.org.au Closing Date: 19 May 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The Community Connector will provide social support and companionship to clients, focusing on building social confidence and capacity for ongoing independent connection. This includes facilitating activities and identifying suitable social opportunities for clients.