Case Worker, Family Violence Anglicare WA

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Flexible working in a values driven, family friendly organisation
  • Support people experiencing family violence in the Katanning area
  • Generous salary packaging benefits

About us

Anglicare WA is a highly regarded not for profit organisation, delivering a diverse range of community services throughout Western Australia.  With over 630 staff and 220 volunteers, we are passionate about having a real and sustainable impact in the Western Australian community.

The Katanning Keeping Safe Project is a local, community-based initiative that will raise awareness of family violence in the Katanning and surrounding communities. The Project will focus on case management, community engagement and capacity building strategies.

In this role, you’ll conduct intake and assessments to ensure immediate crisis needs are met, conduct safety audits for outreach clients and develop integrated, across-sector case management plans.  Embedding a ‘Safe and Together’ approach to service delivery, you’ll work alongside clients to support them to make choices to enhance their safety and wellbeing, prevent homelessness, increase self-reliance and build their capacity to live independently.

This is a part time (0.6 FTE), maximum term position until 30 June 2027.

About You

You will have:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification (i.e. Social work, Social sciences, Community services) or demonstrated equivalent competency in a related field.
  • Knowledge of domestic and family violence issues affecting both women and children including those from culturally and linguistically diverse and Indigenous backgrounds
  • Proven ability to provide high quality casework support and complex case management
  • Demonstrated knowledge of government and community agencies and resources that assist families, benefits available housing and relevant legal issues
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including advocacy and negotiation skills
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft applications, document management systems financial systems, Outlook, Word, and familiarity with databases

You must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, ability to obtain a WA Working with Children Check, and a WA Drivers Licence.

Impact and benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of children, families and communities across the state. 

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:-

  • Starting salary is $80,963 p/a (pro rata) plus 11% super
  • Salary sacrifice up to $15,900 of pre tax income per year
  • Flexible, family friendly working conditions

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work.  We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities.  We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better.  We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.  

But don’t take our word for it!  Here is what our people think:

  • “Anglicare WA has a culture which celebrates people, the communities we work for and works in innovative ways with leadership who are connected with the work, everyone feels comfortable to be their unique selves here.”
  • “Anglicare WA is really great at living and breathing our values everyday across the organisation, celebrating the diversity within our workforce, doing things differently, constantly trying to break down barriers for clients and families, making new employees feel welcome, great communication!”
  • “Anglicare WA supports flexible working (incl WFH).   As a single parent my leaders have always been approachable and understanding. I really appreciate being part of an organisation that respects my responsibilities as a parent.”

Apply Now!

If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you.

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter. 

For further information please contact Joanna Fictoor, Service Manager Great Southern on 0427 262 044 or email [email protected] 

Applications close on Monday 25 September 2023 at 9am, however suitable candidates may be contacted sooner.  Anglicare WA reserves the right to close or extend advertising.

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Voice to Parliament: Anglicare WA is committed to walking alongside First Nations people and support the establishment of a Voice to Parliament, enshrined in the Constitution.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.