Job Title:  Senior Social Worker

Employment Type:   Part Time 

• 0.6 FTE 
• Specific days and hours are open to negotiation – (normally 8 am to 4.30pm)

Position Classification:        Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration:                      To be discussed                         
Position: Social Worker 

The Menora Foundation (MF) is seeking a suitably experienced Social Worker to join the organisation to work in a small team of professionals committed to improving the life experiences of a diverse range of community members.  

About Us

https://menora.org.au

Menora Foundation is a Perth based community organisation, established in 2007 which for some years has incorporated the services previously offered by Jewish Care whose functions were then absorbed into the work of the Menora Foundation. It is governed by a small voluntary board and currently has 4 employees. 

Our primary purpose is to respond to those in need in the Jewish Community.  We offer a range of services to families and individuals including children, young people and seniors experiencing financial, accommodation, relationship, mental health, and other complex personal issues. These services are also offered to the wider community when we have the capacity to do so.

We work to respond to the immediate needs of those seeking our help and, wherever possible, continue our support to the clients on their path to self-sufficiency.

A significant proportion of the revenue to support these services is generated through our ‘op shop’, marketed under the name ‘Woodrow Lane’. We have a very strong volunteer base who are critical to the services of Menora. They help run the warehouse from which Woodrow Lane operates and provide a wide range of other community services within the Jewish community. 

Our other revenue comes from philanthropic contributions made by our many generous donors.  

The Menora Foundation (MF) is seeking a suitably experienced Social Worker to join us to work with our Board, our small team of professionals and our volunteers who are all committed to improving the life experiences of a diverse range of community members.  

About the Role

This multi-faceted role reports directly to the Board and has one position (full time community support worker) reporting to this position.

Generic case work skills in working with individuals and families are required as are community development and general capacity building skills to work within the organisation.

Primarily, the position is to assess clients’ requirements, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine their needs and/or goals and with the client develop and implement plans to resolve the issues facing them.  

The role includes individual and family therapy, case co-ordination, group work and referral. 

There is access to funds to respond to immediate financial needs and to a wide range of professional volunteers within the Jewish community who provide pro bono services.

About You

You will have a strong ability to: 

• Assess clients’ requirements, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine their needs and/or goals and to use a trauma informed approach to working with our clients.
• Plan, coordinate, provide or manage support services to assist clients dealing with difficulties and overcome dependencies.
• Connect with other community service agencies and to make referrals where appropriate.
• Follow up, monitor, and evaluate clients’ progress and modify intervention plans accordingly.
• Research, refer, and advocate for community resources to assist and improve a client’s well-being.
• Respond to crisis situations such as lack of resources, lack of housing, domestic abuse and mental health emergencies.
• Maintain professional administration of case files.
• Maintain accurate records and provide reports to the Board on clients’ status (non- identifying). 
• Develop business process improvements for these administrative processes in the social work services.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Social Worker – with tertiary qualifications eligible for membership of the AASW
• Willingness to work within the strong values base of the Menora Foundation
• Social perceptiveness and empathy
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to relate and communicate with diverse population and groups.
• Administrative and organisational skill
• WA drivers’ license 
• Working with Children check and Police Clearance
• Australian or valid Australian work permit

Next Steps

• Provide short summary addressing your interest in this role as described and your ability to meet the description above ‘about you’ with your CV attached.
• Your correspondence should be addressed to the President, Ms Melanie Greenfeld, [email protected]

Applications Close: 13 September 2023