Support Worker - TAFE Students Preferred null

 Your responsibilities: 

• assisting in the entry and assessment of new clients
• providing a safe and welcoming environment for clients who live at, or are accessing the service
• providing case work support as directed and in cooperation with Case Workers
• advocating for clients with external agencies on a needs basis
• undertaking a variety of tasks i.e. serving meals, supervising activities, transporting clients and other accommodation related tasks
• maintaining daily Communications Book and other documentation as required e.g. client records and case notes

To be successful, you will need: 

• Appropriate Certificate or equivalent experience or currently undertaking tertiary study, in a related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use sound judgement and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations.
• Current first aid certificate.
• Ability to maintain an ethical, yet non-judgemental, attitude towards residents and staff, and commitment to this.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation as it relates to the workplace.
• Must be able to work the below 24/7 rotating roster shift pattern: 

*Woolloomooloo site  6 pm to 2:30 am , 2 pm to 10:30 pm & 10 pm to 6:30 am

*Surry Hills: 7am to 3:30pm & 03pm to 11pm (sleepover till 7am)

If you have questions about this role, or require an easy read Position Description, please email sanat.heweston@vinnies.org.au  quoting: Support Worker /VIN3127