The role is designated for a female under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act.

This is a permanent part-time opportunity, minimum of 22.80 hours per week, within the Parramatta local government area (with inactive sleepovers) to provide safe and appropriate temporary accommodation for vulnerable young expectant mothers in the Parramatta area.

• Tuesday, Wednesday 3:30pm to 11:30pm with inactive sleepover until 7:30am (sleep onsite) and Sunday 7:30am to 3:30pm
• SCHADS Level 3.1 $38.65 per hour with salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 per year plus penalty rates, sleep over allowance, and 12% superannuation.
• Penalty rates will be paid for shifts worked outside of core hours
• On-call assistance is available

For more information, read the Support Worker SHS Position Description
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will be working across our Homeless and Community Services (HCS) focusing on our Young pregnant mum’s programs. You’ll manage the house, providing high-quality support to clients to those at risk or facing homelessness (cooking and doing their chores). You’ll help break the cycle of homelessness through personalised support, advocacy, and skill development.

Key Responsibilities

• Advocate for client choice and support independence.
• Monitoring and review of case plans with the case manager
• Assist with intake and assessment of clients as well as maintaining reports or clients’ files
• Trauma-informed practice background in providing support and assistance to individuals who have experienced trauma.
• Maintain high standards of conduct and performance.
• Ensure seamless service delivery and coordinate communication.
• Actively engage in team meetings, performance management and continuous improvement.
• Adhere to Uniting’s values, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a safe and inclusive working environment.
• Transport of clients when required.
• Provide general administration support

Your Qualifications & Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The role is designated for a female under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act.
• Certificate IV in Community Services, Mental Health, Youth Work, or a relevant field.
• First Aid Certificate
• Driver’s License

EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience working with Homelessness, Youth, Women’s and Children’s Mental Health.
• Proficiency in working with vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of best practices for Specialist Homelessness funded Services.
• Computer skills for timely and accurate client information.

• Advocate for client choice and support independence.
• Monitoring and review of case plans with the case manager
• Assist with intake and assessment of clients as well as maintaining reports or clients’ files
• Trauma-informed practice background in providing support and assistance to individuals who have experienced trauma.
• Maintain high standards of conduct and performance.
• Ensure seamless service delivery and coordinate communication.
• Actively engage in team meetings, performance management and continuous improvement.
• Adhere to Uniting’s values, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a safe and inclusive working environment.
• Transport of clients when required.
• Provide general administration suppor