Social Support Worker

1 day ago

Perth, Western Australia beBeeEngagement Full time $76,617 - $104,183
Job Description

Our organization is seeking a part-time engagement worker to join our Safe Night Space team. The successful candidate will work on a 4-on-4-off roster between the hours of 11:30pm and 7am.

The Safe Night Space has been developed in response to the urgent need for a safe and culturally secure night space for women sleeping rough in Perth. This may include chronically street-present women, women escaping family and domestic violence, and women awaiting placement in transitional or long-term accommodation.

The ideal candidate will have a willingness to work within and contribute to our organization's vision, mission, core values, and guiding principles. They should also have relevant qualifications or experience working with individuals with diverse needs.

As an engagement worker, you will be responsible for engaging with individuals at different levels of need and building professional relationships. You will also provide support services to people experiencing disadvantage and model positive behaviors, emotional maturity, coping skills, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage with individuals at different levels of need and build professional relationships
  • Provide support services to people experiencing disadvantage
  • Model positive behaviors, emotional maturity, coping skills, and resilience
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and qualifications:

  • A relevant qualification (certificate III/IV) and/or relevant work experience (at least 2 years)
  • Ability to engage with individuals at different levels of need and build professional relationships
  • Relevant experience and demonstrated skill in providing support services to people experiencing disadvantage
  • High level of understanding of the Housing First principles and how they relate to people experiencing homelessness
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

  • Salary aligned with Level 3 of the enterprise agreement, starting at $76,617 per year, pro rata
  • 5 weeks annual leave, plus 17.5% annual leave loading
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay
  • Free access to our Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work)
  • Opportunities to participate in a wide range of working groups and cultural events
Others

Please note that this position involves shift work, working night shifts, weekends, and public holidays, with relevant penalty rates applying. You will also be required to hold a current driver's license, national police clearance certificate, and first aid certificate.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please click apply and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

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