Support Worker Women's Services
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Job Location:
Saint Kilda - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your Future Workplace
Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness and disadvantage. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values. We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.
Your New Role
We are seeking dedicated and experienced female or gender diverse Support Workers to join Sacred Heart Mission (SHM) on a casual basis. We are looking for casuals that will be available to work acrossWomens Services specifically at the Womens House.
Trans non-binaryandgenderdiversepeople those from an Aboriginaland/or Torres Strait Islander communityand/or from a racially marginalised community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Your Day-to-Day
Womens House Support Worker
The Womens House is an engagement hub for women and gender diverse people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
In this role you will facilitate the drop in space in collaboration with a team of Pathways Workers and Case Managers. Duties include:
- Working through a feminist and trauma informed lens to maintain a safe enough environment for folks who have experienced chronic homelessness
- Providing access to showers sleep room laundry meals and material aid
- Admin tasks including case noting and recording of material aid and daily attendance
Click here to download a copy of the position description
Essentials for Success
- Able to work across a wide variety of shifts including weekend and solo sleepover shifts.
- Certificate or Diploma level qualification/s in a related field.
- Experienced in effectively responding to challenging behaviors and crisis situations.
- Ability to work independently and confidently on solo shifts.
- Committed to working within a feminist person-centered strengths based and culturally responsive practice framework.
- Team focused with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
You Can Look Forward To
- Flexible working with days that suit you.
- Salary packaging expenses like your rent holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15990 pre-tax.
- Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Access to the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme.
- A supportive work environment: Psychological First Aid EAP etc.
- Making a real difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness and social disadvantage.
Come and work with us
To join our team simply scroll down and enter your details below!
For more information about the role in Womens Services contact Jessica Carroll Program Coordinator at
Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Sunday 5 April 2026.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.
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
About Company
Sacred Heart Mission offers support and services for people in Melbourne who are experiencing homelessness and social disadvantage.
