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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 Support Worker who will be aiding families in crisis to implement client led case plans that promote the best interests of children, ensure their safety and appropriate development working closely with and referring complex matters to Specialist FV Practitioners or other specialists and Team Leaders.

You will successfully

• Clients accessing the service are provided with a welcoming and responsive initial contact and urgent and immediate needs are addressed
• In consultation with more senior worker/s appropriate preventative action is taken in relation to potential high risk situations.
• Information is provided to assist in assessing and addressing client issues, needs and circumstances.
• Effective relationships are established with clients that encourage self-determination and participation and support them to improve their situation.
• Clients are actively encouraged to engage in the implementation of case plans.

You will have

• 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 a social service environment [preferably in the FV sector]
• Relevant state Working with Children Check is required

This is a part-time(19hrs per week), permanent position located in Mackay, QLD. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and disability Services Level 4 Award.

What we offer

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Health, fitness, financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits;
• Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• 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
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

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 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.