Community Service Worker - Empower Women and Housing Support

Housing Choices Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purposeful impact

Growth opportunities

Flexible leave (5 weeks)

Salary packaging

16 weeks parental leave

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Catherine House is seeking Community Service Workers to support women experiencing homelessness across day, evening, and weekend shifts. You may perform overnight sleepovers and assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, and client-focused tasks under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the team, administration support, and compassionate client care within a values-driven environment. A relevant qualification and safety training are required.

Qualifications

• You will have a relevant post-secondary qualification and extensive experience in a similar role with similar clients.
• Mental Health First Aid Training or willingness to attend within two months of commencement.
• Child Safe Environments Training or willingness to attend within two months of commencement.
• Food Safety Certificate or willingness to attain within two months of commencement.
• Experience supporting vulnerable clients with disadvantage and mental health needs.
• Experience working with women from diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and sexuality.
• Ability to manage client crises and de-escalation, plus documentation in electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative, high‑quality service in a safe, positive environment for clients.
• Support case workers with program administration and client tasks.
• Assist with client administration and data management duties.
• Housekeeping, cleaning duties, meal provision and service as required.
• Cover shifts including day, evening, weekend and overnight sleepovers when needed.

Skills

Mental Health First Aid

Child Safe Environments

Food Safety Certificate

Experience with vulnerable clients

Experience with diverse backgrounds

Crisis management

Electronic data systems

Education

Post-secondary qualification

Tools

Data management software

Job description

Catherine House is seeking Community Service Workers to support women experiencing homelessness across day, evening, and weekend shifts. You may perform overnight sleepovers and assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, and client-focused tasks under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the team, administration support, and compassionate client care within a values-driven environment. A relevant qualification and safety training are required.