Advocate

**Job description**
**Advocate - Family and Domestic Violence***:

- Community, Family and Children Services | Social/Welfare
Closing date: 17/05/2025

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of family, community and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

**About the role**

Put your passion to purpose As the Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) Advocate, working within early intervention and prevention, you will directly contribute to improving the lives of others. Reporting to the General Manager, Multicultural Support Services, you will provide specialised person-centred advocacy support, education and advice to Women, children and families accessing MercyCare Services who may need additional support due to Family Domestic Violence. You will be based at our modern and spacious Mirrabooka office, working standard weekly hours on a full time permanent basis.

As an Advocate you will be working closely with other MercyCare staff and support your colleagues’ understanding of FDV and screening for prevention and early intervention of FDV. The critical part of this role is direct work with families, identifying and assessing current or potential Domestic Violence risks providing tailored education opportunities and other support services.

**About you**

As well as demonstrating well developed communication, interpersonal and coaching skills, you will work effectively in culturally diverse environments. Demonstrated resilience is key in an environment where no two days are the same and quick decision making is often required.

With a passion for supporting women and children your key experience will include:

- Tertiary qualification in human services (social work, psychology, counselling) or relevant field is desirable
- Extensive case management experience using a trauma informed approach
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in culturally diverse environments and forming positive working relationships with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Knowledge of family and domestic violence issues effecting both women and children
- Skills in facilitation, leadership and advocacy
- Knowledge of Government and community agencies and resources that assist families impacted by family and domestic violence or homelessness
- Drivers Licence
- Working with Children’s Check
- National Police Clearance (issued within the last six months)

**About the benefits**

Joining an incredible team focused on empowering people in our communities you’ll have strong leadership and support for your own growth and development. You’ll also have access to:

- 5 Weeks annual leave
- Not for profit Salary Packaging options including meal and entertainment benefits
- Childcare discounts for your own little ones
- Options to purchase additional leave supporting work/life balance
- Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations

**To Apply**

**_At MercyCare, every person matters._**
- With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Catholic Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values - respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage._