Case Worker – Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) Pilot - Local Link
Posted: 01/05/2025
Closing Date: 19/05/2025
Job Type: Contract - Full Time
Job Category: Services
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This position is part of an innovative partnership pilot project between Anglicare WA and Starick to provide specialist responses to family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV) in multiple GP Clinics across the Southeast Metro. We are recruiting separately for a part-time role. The FDSV Pilot team will comprise Case Workers employed by both Anglicare WA and Starick. Applicants wishing to be considered by both organisations are encouraged to apply separately to each organisation.
Working as part of an integrated team, you will provide direct support to child and adult victim-survivors while building the capacity of GP Clinics to respond to FDSV. You will work collaboratively with GP clinic staff to integrate case work practice and systems, conduct risk assessments and safety planning, and facilitate effective referral pathways to specialist FDSV services.
Your role will be instrumental in fostering a whole-of-practice FDSV-aware culture within GP clinics while ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed support for individuals impacted by FDSV.
Job Description
What you will bring!
You are a passionate and skilled professional eager to deliver quality services to clients in collaboration with Starick. To excel in this role, you will have:
* Tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology
* Experience working with FDSV and/or child sexual abuse victims/survivors in case management
* Demonstrated skills in assessing and managing ongoing risk when working with victim-survivors
* Strong knowledge of current FDSV theories, practice and literature, including understanding of intergenerational trauma
* Ability to build effective relationships and referral pathways with diverse stakeholders
* Skills in training and supporting GP Clinic staff new to FDSV service delivery Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
* Well-developed cultural awareness skills when working with Aboriginal and CaLD groups
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance (valid within one year), Working with Children Check, and a WA Driver’s Licence. Initial contract until March 2027.
Desired Skills and Experience
Impact and benefits
Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of 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:
* Salary from $96,088per annum + 11.5% superannuation
* Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (which equates to circa $4K after tax) plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
* Life-balance, friendly working conditions
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.
We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible - suitable candidates will shortlist as they present themselves.
Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation 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 LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.
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