Case Workers

**Case Workers - Staying Home Leaving Violence Service - 2 positions**

Home-Start National Inc

Based in Goulburn NSW, covering Goulburn Mulwaree, Yass Valley, Upper Lachlan

Full Time - 35 hours per week, or

Part-time - 21 hours per week

These 2 roles will suit individuals who are motivated to make a difference to the lives of women and children escaping domestic violence.
- Join our team of passionate, dedicated professionals in Goulburn
- Be a part of our dynamic community focused organisation
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Great employee benefits including salary packaging options

**CASE WORKER - STAYING HOME LEAVING VIOLENCE (SHLV)**

Home-Start is seeking 2 passionate and dedicated Staying Home Leaving Violence Case Workers to deliver our SHLV program in Goulburn/Mulwaree, Yass Valley and Upper Lachlan LGAs. The position will be based in Goulburn, however, regular travel throughout the region will be necessary in the role. A program vehicle will be available.

Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) is a specialist domestic and family violence program aimed at promoting housing stability and prevent homelessness for women and children. The service provides intensive case work, which is long-term, needs-based and integrated with key agencies such as Home-Start’s Specialist Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) service, the Police, Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS), health services, Housing NSW and relevant NGOs.

SHLV requires comprehensive assessment of risk for women and children affected by domestic and family violence. SHLV safety planning and case management strategies support a process of enabling victim/survivors to:

- remain separated from a violent partner by addressing common barriers to leaving relationships
- have stable accommodation
- maintain support networks
- maintain security in employment/training for women
- maintain security in education/childcare for their children

**Looking for work/life balance?**

We have 2 positions available:

- full time - 35 hours per week
- part time - 21hrs/week

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**

You will have an understanding of the impacts of domestic violence on women and children and a commitment to person centred, child focused and trauma informed practise. You will have experience actively engaging with culturally diverse peoples and with complex clients in a collaborative case work context.

Essential Criteria:

- Tertiary qualification in a social science or related field and/or specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level. (Diploma as minimum requirement)
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Satisfactory Criminal record check.
- Current Working with Children Check (NSW)Current
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the impacts of domestic violence on women and children.
- Demonstrated experience in case planning and coordination of people with complex support needs.
- Understanding of, and demonstrated ability to work with human service agencies.

This role is funded by the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ). Home-Start is offering a 12 month employment contract with an option to extend to June 2029.

Employment wages and conditions will be in accordance with the Social Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award, Level 4.1 to 4.4, dependent on relevant skills, qualifications and experience. In addition, salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay.
- **Answers to the Selection Criteria**
- **CV/Resume**
- **Cover Lette**_**r**_

Application deadline: Friday, 30th May 2025

**For Enquiries**: please contact Michelle on 0409 714199

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work and pay our respects to their elders past and present.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $43.08 - $46.35 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging

Application Question(s):

- Do you have permanent right to work in Australia?
- Have you been charged with a criminal offence in the last 10 years?

**Experience**:

- Case worker/DV work or in a similar role?: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Full Driver Licence and medically fit to drive (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 30/05/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/07/2025