Family Violence Support Worker

1 week ago

Darwin city centre, Northern Territory, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

Number of Positions Available:

2

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 a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved 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 Australia's Family Violence Stream provides a wide range of services around the country to support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer refuge, children's and parenting services, counselling, support, men's programs, accommodation and advice to women and children who are experiencing, or who have experienced, family violence.

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced Family Violence Support Worker, reporting to the Team Leader. Family Violence Support Worker is instrumental in delivering high quality, safe and effective family violence responses to those seeking support, safety, and recovery. The role encompasses the delivery of intake and assessment, crisis response to adult and child victim-survivors in the 24/7 refuge or in crisis accommodation.

Key responsibilities

  • Ensure clients accessing the service are provided with a welcoming and responsive initial contact and urgent and immediate needs are addressed
  • Effectively build established relationships with clients that encourage self-determination and participation and support them to improve their situation
  • Provide support to clients to implement case plans in accordance with The Salvation Army case management models and standards of practice
  • Ensure all client records and data is accurately maintained
  • Perform general housekeeping duties as required
  • Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks that support the smooth operation of the facilities as required

There are three part- time (19 hours per week) permanent positions available, based in Palmerston, NT. The salary and conditions for this role are in accordance with the SCHADS Level 3 Award.

Qualifications and experience

  • Experience in the family violence sector would be preferred
  • The willingness to undergo a National Police Check
  • Relevant state Working with Children Check
  • The ability to complete evening, sleepover and weekend shifts
  • A Certificate IV qualification in social work, welfare or community development OR demonstrated equivalent knowledge and skills attained through previous appointments, service and study/development
  • Relevant experience in a social service environment

What we offer
As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

  • NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
  • Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
  • Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
  • Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
  • Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
  • Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
  • Opportunity for career development;
  • An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
  • Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today

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