Crisis Accommodation Support Worker

1 week ago

St Kilda, Victoria, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

Number of Positions Available:
1

  • Start your career with The Salvation Army today
  • We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.
  • ABOUT US
  • The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and mostloved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Why this role matters

The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia.

Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities.

Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment, and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.


Youth Services - Upton Rd provides highly supportive & therapeutic youth refuge accommodation to young people & families experiencing significant crisis and homelessness.


About the program:
The program works intensively with young people to address issues that contribute to their unique experience of crisis & homelessness, with a particular focus on assisting young people to:

  • Develop life and living skills to prepare for independence
  • Address issues in relation to health, AOD & mental health
  • Promote opportunities to overcome exclusion and isolation
  • Explore education pathways and participation
  • Work towards long term sustainable housing


All Upton Rd Youth Services staff work within a psychologically informed practice environment and are expected to work creatively towards ensuring that the support needs of all young people are the first priority.


The program operates a 24 hour, 7 day per week case management model and all staff are expected to actively participate in the life of the program and in the support of young people residing within.

About the role


We are seeking a dedicated Crisis Accommodation Support Worker to deliver professional and consistent support to young men, women and families who are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

You will support the case management team in the ongoing implementation of case management plans and create a therapeutic environment within the crisis accommodation setting.

You will successfully

  • Assist residents to manage and maintain individual and shared living spaces
  • Complete comprehensive intake and risk assessment for all refuge clients, incorporating adequate assessment of the needs of accompanying children
  • Maintain accurate record keeping that meets legislative standards and are completed within a timely manner
  • Ensure the safe management of the crisis accommodation program in conducting a comprehensive handover to colleagues
  • Orient residents into the expectations of the Journey to Independence Model and appropriate behaviours for a successful refuge stay
  • Work to the direction of case management plans in assisting young people to attend appointments relating to health, housing, finances, education, justice and social inclusion as required
  • Assist residents with a range of activities in preparing for independent living: meals preparation; life and living skills; health and hygiene; recreation and exercise
  • Assist in the daily cleaning and maintenance of the refuge environment to a high standard
This role is a casual position with shifts across days, weeknights and weekends.

All applicants must have interest and availability in working a range of shifts across a 24/7 roster with shift times of 4:30pm-12am weeknights, 12am - 8am active stand up shifts and either 9am-5pm or 4:30pm-12am weekends.

Further information about the roster structure can be provided on request.

  • Deliver high quality support services to young men, women and families
  • Knowledge of youth homelessness, crisis intervention and the ability to collaborate with other program areas
  • Skills in engaging with the specified client group; demonstrated capacity to build effective relationships with clients based on social work, youth work and psychologically informed environments
  • Demonstrated skills in engaging & working with young people with complex support needs including AOD, mental health, out of home care and adolescent violence
  • Assessment skills and knowledge of a range of theories including attachment, trauma, child and adolescent development and strengths based approaches
  • Demonstrated capacity to time manage within a crisis setting whiles maintaining required documentation and IT systems to DHHS and organisational standards
  • Competent to work solo when requir

  • Crisis Accommodation Support Worker

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

    Number of Positions Available:1Start your career with The Salvation Army today We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies. ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of...

  • Crisis Support Worker

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

    Number of Positions Available:3Start your career with The Salvation Army today We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies. ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of...

  • Casual Social Workers Crisis Contact Centre

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

    Start your career with The Salvation Army todayWe are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.ABOUT USThe Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of...

  • Social Worker St Kilda Crisis Contact Centre

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia Employment Plus AU Full time

    Number of Positions Available:1 Start your career with The Salvation Army today We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies. ABOUT US The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and...

  • Disability Support Workers

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia SASS Quality Support Services Full time

    SASS are seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker in St Kilda Road, Melbourne, to join our support team.This is a great opportunity for Support Workers to secure a role with a fast growing provider of Quality NDIS services setting new standards in disability care.We are seeking a support worker for the following days and times:Mondays every week: 10...

  • Pathways Worker

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia Sacred Heart Mission Full time

    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...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia RAD Community Support Services Full time

    We are currently seeking a FEMALE Support Worker ideally from a European background (Participant request) to Provide Community Access and companionship to our participant who requires a culturally sensitive Support Worker to support her. An understanding of Jewish culture is highly desired.We require the following, Cert 4 or above in either Disability,...

  • Female Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia Truecare Support Services Full time

    Pay Rate: $34.00+ Truecare Support Services is a Disability Service operating across the region of Victoria.We support an approach that is: professional, flexible, reliable, empowering for individuals, ethical, collaborative and accountable. We are on the search for exceptional people to provide support and assistance to clientsWe are looking for individuals...

  • Female Mental Health Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia Truecare Support Services Full time

    Must be available for an immediate startPay Rate: $34.00+ Truecare Support Services is a Disability Service operating across the region of Victoria.We support an approach that is: professional, flexible, reliable, empowering for individuals, ethical, collaborative and accountable. _We are on the search for individuals located in or willing to travel to St....

  • Social Worker Youth Private Rental Access Program

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

    Start your career with The Salvation Army todayWe are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.ABOUT USThe Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of...

  • Community Support Worker

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia City of Port Phillip Full time

    Synopsis:Community Support Worker- Salary Range Band 3 - $63,155 to $66,995 plus 10.5% Superannuation:- Permanent part time roles available in and around St Kilda:Make a lasting difference to people's livesWho is the City of Port Phillip?The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and...

  • Home Support Worker

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia Regal Care Pty Ltd Full time

    Home Support Worker (From $40 plus/ hr) in St. Kilda, Caulfield and Surrounding AreasRegal Care is a purpose-driven Home Care Agency registered NDIS provider in Melbourne.We support NDIS participants, Aged Care recipients, and private clients.Position Overview:Home Support Workers help our clients with:Personal care such as showering, grooming, or dressing...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia Nextt Group Pty Ltd Full time

    At Nextt, we are committed to delivering person-centered care to people living with disabilities. As a leading NDIS provider in Australia, we want to connect with highly committed disability support workers so we can deliver responsive and creative support to our clients in their everyday lives. We feel everyone deserves to get more out of life. We are...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia People's First Choice Australia Full time

    People's First Choice Australia ia an NDIS registered Disability Services organisation operating across the West region of Victoria. We support an approach that is professional, flexible reliable, empowering for individuals, ethical, collaborative and accountable.We are in search for an exceptional person to provide support and assistance to clients.Peoples...

  • Life and Living Skills Worker Youth Services

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia Employment Plus AU Full time

    Number of Positions Available:1 Start your career with The Salvation Army today We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies. ABOUT US The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and...

  • Support Workers for St Kilda

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia Greenstaff Australia HomeCare Full time

    We are seeking an Experienced Female Disability Support worker to join us at Greenstaff HomeCare in St Kilda. Our Client is looking for a Support worker who can assist her with meal preparation, domestic assistance, companionship and mentoring.Casual shifts $35 per hourGreenstaff HomeCare can offer: Competitive above Award hourly rates Weekly payroll Easy &...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia Prestige Inhome Care Full time

    Casual pay rates from $38.01 per hour. Flexible rosters for worklife balance Free uniform, regular social events, opportunity to upskill and moreJoin Our Extraordinary Team as a Disability Support WorkerAre you an extraordinary individual with a passion for providing quality in-home care services? We have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference...

  • Lgbtqia+ Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia Supporting Abilities For Everyone (S.A.F.E) Pty Ltd Full time

    Supporting Abilities For Everyone (S.A.F.E) is seeking an experienced female disability support worker for immediate start in St Kilda/Balaclava (SE Suburbs).About you:- Client request Specifically requesting a female support worker who identifies as a lesbian. This is a non-negotiable. 2 days a week for 4hr shifts. Increasing to 3 days per week in the new...

  • Support Worker/carer Required

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia Authentic Life Care - Registered NDIS Provider Full time

    We are a registered NDIS provider located in South Yarra, VIC. We are looking to add support workers to our existing team. They can be male or female. NDIS Workers Screening Check is a compulsory job requirement, plus 100 points of ID. The areas of the service will be nearby St Kilda, South Yarra, and South Melbourne. You must have the relevant NDIS...

  • Female Support Workers Required

    1 week ago

    St Kilda, Victoria, Australia Authentic Life Care - Registered NDIS Provider Full time

    Hi there,We are a NDIS provider and looking to add female support workers in our current team.You must have the following before applying:NDIS workers screening check Working with children check Current police check First aid and CPR certificate Reliable car along with comprehensive car insurance Disability qualification and experiencePlease note we are...