Support Worker

The Salvation Army Australia

Support Worker providing effective support to clients at Morisset & Berkley Vale AOD Services. Ensuring values-driven and proactive care through various support tasks and interventions.

Posted 8/1/2026part-timeMorisset • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing risk management plans and facilitating recovery-oriented, person-centered care for participants with AOD and co-occurring issues. Proficient in supporting participant self-determination and safety while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve treatment goals.

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First Aid CertificateNSW Driver LicenceCertificate 4 QualificationExperience With AOD IssuesTrauma Informed Practice

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementParticipant SupportMedication SupervisionActivity FacilitationCommunity Service Access

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationEmpathyProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

First Aid CertificateAOD Certificate 4

Industry Keywords

AODCo-occurring IssuesRecovery Oriented PracticePerson Centered CareStrengths Based Approach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide a safe and welcoming environment ensuring participant's immediate & basic needs are met and rights upheld.
Implement risk management plans including preventative actions and mitigation strategies.
Facilitate daily program of activities which model and foster participation & skills.
Support participant self-determination, sense of safety and stability, through applied recovery oriented, person centred, strengths based and trauma informed practice skills.
Work collaboratively with other staff teams to support participants to action treatment goals as per case plans.
Assist participants to access community support & services.
Monitor safety of participants and activities.
Assist with other tasks as required, which may include, light cleaning, preparing rooms for new participants and transporting participants to appointments.
Supervise the self- administration of medication.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A current and valid First Aid Certificate.
A current and valid NSW Driver Licence.
Minimum Certificate 4 qualification relevant to the work performed and or equivalent previous experience in relevant industry, and/or on the job training.
Experience working with people with AOD and Co-occurring issues.
AOD Certificate 4 Core unit AOD Skill set or willingness to undertake if required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working conditions
NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution