Housing Support Worker at Bendigo Advertiser
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About Centrecare
Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with just over 300 employees committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation, and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields, and South West regions.
Service: Homelessness Accommodation Support – North West
The service, run in partnership with the Patricia Giles Centre and Youth Futures WA, is for young people, single adults, couples, families, and women with children escaping domestic violence, who are exiting the National Affordable Housing Agreement (NAHA) accommodation services.
Responsibilities
Assist clients to address previous tenancy/homelessness issues and aid them in obtaining and maintaining long-term stable accommodation.
Work with individuals, families, and single parents escaping domestic violence to link them with mainstream services addressing employment, health, financial management, and social integration.
Undertake assessment and case management of clients using a holistic approach to address tenancy issues, improve and enhance their overall personal and social development, and their health and wellbeing.
Deliver therapeutic and skill-development services to build capacity, improve understanding, and create resilience.
Establish networks and links with the community and other service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.
Selection Criteria
Tertiary level (minimum Bachelor's Degree) qualification in Community Development, Social Work, Social Sciences or related disciplines.
Relevant experience in outreach, homelessness support, individual/family support, and/or case management.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to work within a team.
Ability to work with a broad cross-section of people including business, community agencies, private real estate agents, government, and different socio-economic groups.
Understanding of strength-based approaches to client services.
Valid driver's licence, Federal Police Clearance, and current or ability to obtain a Working with Children's Card.
Benefits
Discounted corporate health cover by Bupa and Medibank.
Salary packaging options up to $15,900 pa – increasing take-home pay.
Paid parental leave after 12 months service.
Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
Extra 5 days leave per year pro-rated.
Access to professional development and training.
Insurance cover to and from work.
Employee Assistance Programme.
How to Apply
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Closing Date
19 December ****
Contact: Human Resources,
Child Safety and Inclusion
At Centrecare, children feel valued, heard, and safe. We are fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child-safe cultures and practices, and to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive our services.
We are inclusive. We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us at the time of application. We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking alongside First Nations peoples to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.
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