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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
The Support Worker provides effective day to day operations to the Family Violence programs based across The Northern Territory. This role is to support women and their children experiencing or at risk of family and domestic violence to implement client led case plans that promote their safety and wellbeing, referring complex matters to more senior staff.
This is a permanent full-time role located in Greater Darwin Area. Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS award level 4.
You will successfully
1. Support clients accessing the service that are provided with a welcoming and responsive initial contact and urgent and immediate needs are addressed.
2. In consultation with more senior worker/s appropriate preventative action is taken in relation to potential high risk situations.
3. Ensure information is provided to assist in assessing and addressing client issues, needs and circumstances.
4. Ensure clients are actively encouraged to engage in the implementation of case plans and are assisted to access support services.
5. Manage service delivery and ensure service gaps are identified and recommendations for service delivery improvements are made to the Team Leader.
You will have
1. 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.
2. Relevant experience in a social service environment.
3. Northern Territory Working with Children Check (OCHRE) is required.
4. Willingness to undergo a national criminal history check.
What we offer
As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as:
1. NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650).
2. Flexible working conditions.
3. Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits.
4. Paid parental leave - 12 weeks.
5. Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme.
6. Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity.
7. Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes.
8. Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service.
9. Opportunity for career development.
10. An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
11. Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution.
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 National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
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