Support Worker – Community Support (Blue Door)
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Job Summary
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals facing complex challenges.
- Part-time opportunity in a collaborative and supportive environment that values respect compassion and integrity.
- $44.58 per hour 15% Superannuation
St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn (Vinnies) has been serving thelocal community since 1924. This is your opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing disadvantage at Vinnies. Together we offer a hand up to people in need even through the most challenging times.
The Position
Blue Door located within the Ainslie Village has been an integral part of the community since 1983. The drop-in centre provides support and assistance to anyone in need within the community and the surrounding area. The centre is a socially inclusive environment where participants can collect free and nutritious meals hygiene and other supplies information and referrals to connect with other services and access life skills advice and advocacy. The Support Woker is responsible for creating a supportive and socially inclusive atmosphere for patrons offering information referrals and advice and all tasks relating to the provision of nutritious meals.You will also have the opportunity make a difference to the lives of others with every role helping us to give people the hand up they need.
About you
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual eager to make a positive impact in the community. As a Support Worker at Blue Door you will embody our organisational values and demonstrate a commitment to supporting those in need. Your education in human services combined with your relevant experiences prepares you to assist vulnerable community effectively. You will create a socially inclusive environment for everyone you interact with while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality in all assistance provided. Building positive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders will be a key part of your role and your effective communication strategies will support individuals facing complex challenges.
Tertiary qualifications in a human service-related field such as psychology social work or community welfare related discipline with a minimum Cert IV or higher in Mental Health Community Services or AOD is essential. Additionally a current WWVP card current ACT or NSW Drivers Licence Certification in First Aid or willingness to attain within 3 months is essential.
Our Offer
At Vinnies we value our employees and are committed toprovidinga comprehensive range of benefits that enhance their work-life balance and overall well-being.
Enterprise Agreement Classification - Community Level 4 with an hourly rate of $44.58 per hour 15% Superannuation
Increase your take home pay. Access to salary packaging option up to $15900 per FBT year with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2650 per FBT year.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Health and Wellbeing with access to employer assistance program as our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our commitment to your well-being extends beyond these benefits. We constantly strive to enhance the employee experience by introducing new initiatives fostering a positive work environment and offering opportunities for professional growth and development.
More Information
To understand this role in more detail please contact Paul Potter via email
The position description can be downloaded here
For general recruitment informationplease email our recruitment team at
To applyplease submit your resume and a covering letter telling us why you are the best person for this role.
Closing Date:11:30pm Monday 26 January 2026.
Safeguarding Commitment: In its work Vinnies Canberra Goulburn is committed to the safeguarding and protecting of children and vulnerable work to prevent all forms of abuse and protect children young people and vulnerable adults making sure they are treated with dignity and full safeguarding commitment statement is availableSafeguarding Vinnies
St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds people with disability people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
