Shelter Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Anglicare Tasmania Full time

Shelter Support Worker*:

  • Housing Connect & Supported Residential Services | Hobart Metropolitan
  • Closing date: 13/04/2023

Permanent Part-Time (48 hours a fortnight) based in Moonah
Anglicare Tasmania is a non-profit organisation providing a wide range of community services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and support and more.

Our Youthcare program provides client focused crisis accommodation to young men and this position, in collaboration with senior staff, work professionally and effectively to assist in empowering young males years) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and facilitate their transition to independent living.

What you'll be doing:

- conducting initial assessments of young people arriving after hours;
- contributing to, implementing, and monitoring the development and review of support/case plans in conjunction with the Area Manager;
- providing emotional and practical support including assistance with budget preparation and other money matters;
- facilitating access to a range of appropriate services and programs, including the delivery of shelter-based recreation and other activities;
- fostering self-advocacy and advocate on the client's behalf.

The successful applicant will:

- have the ability to provide information on a broad range of issues such as health, employment, income support, education, accommodation, training and development;
- have the ability to motivate and engage with young people;
- be resilient and effectively deal with difficult and/or volatile situations as well as acting appropriately in response to unacceptable client behaviour;

  • Have a cheerful, happy personality with the ability to think on their feet
- have knowledge and experience with issues pertaining to youth homelessness and an understanding of the social and political context in which they occur;
- possess knowledge and understanding of the role and its implications in relation to duty of care, legal issues and relevant State and Commonwealth legislation, including Working Together Protocols.

What we offer you:
- an attractive salary
- a 7% Graduate Loading payable where you hold a degree in a relevant discipline
- professional development opportunities
- a friendly and supportive work environment

The Position Description can be found below.

The successful applicants will be required to:

  • present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months);
- provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
- undertake a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical;
- provide evidence of a booking for a COVID-19 vaccination, a copy of your COVID-19 Digital Certificate or a vaccination exemption:

  • hold a provisional or full Australian Driver Licence
On commencement the successful applicants will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.



APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
THURSDAY, 13
th
April 2023, at 6.00pm.

If you are interested in reading the position description and joining our team, please click on the
'APPLY' button.

You will be required to submit a cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and an up to date resume.


PLEASE NOTE:
Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process

About Anglicare Tasmania


Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.



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