Number Of Positions Available
1
About Us
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
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 seeking a values-driven and proactive Family Violence Support Worker, at our Darwin location. Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a permanent, part-time position offering 22.8 hours per week. This role requires availability to complete evening, sleepover and weekend shifts.
Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS the Award, level 4.
You will successfully
* Ensure that adults and child victim survivors accessing the service are provided with a welcoming and responsive initial contact and urgent and immediate needs are addressed.
* At initial contact, gather adequate information to support risk assessment and safety planning for victim survivors; and triage services as required.
* Provide information to Specialist FV Practitioners or Leadership team to assist in assessing and addressing client issues, needs and circumstances.
* Ensure that in consultation with more Senior Worker/s appropriate preventative action is taken and/or crisis response is provided in relation to potential high risk situations.
* Establish effective relationships with clients that encourage self-determination and participation and support them to improve their situation.
* As directed, provide support to clients to implement case plans in accordance with TSA case management models and standards of practice.
You Will Have (Requisite Skills & Qualifications)
* Certificate IV qualification in social work, welfare, community development or related field OR demonstrated equivalent knowledge and skills attained through previous appointments, service and study/development.
* Relevant experience in the social services sector.
* A national police record check is required.
* Ochre Card (Working with Children Check) is required.
* Availability to complete evening, sleepover and weekend shifts.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
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