Introduction
Provide support to individuals and families striving for stable homes
$86,****** plus 12% super and salary packaging
Full time (1.0 FTE) maximum term opportunity until June ****
Description
Reach further with us
Are you passionate about helping others secure safe and affordable housing? Join our dedicated team as a Housing Support Worker where you'll provide support to individuals and families striving for stable homes.
In this role you'll work directly with clients guiding them to access and maintain the housing they need. You will work in partnership with the Southern Aboriginal Corporation (SAC), the lead agency for the Central Great Southern Homelessness Specialist Support Service (HSSS).
Here you can thrive in an environment where you can make a positive impact on the community. This is a full time (1.0 FTE) maximum term position until 30 June **** and includes flexible and family-friendly work options to help you balance work around life.
Skills And Experiences
What you will bring
You are a passionate and talented individual who is driven to support services to deliver quality support to clients. You will thrive in a culture that encourages innovation and creativity and will be an active contributor to continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Relevant tertiary qualification and / or relevant experience
Knowledge of resources agencies and government organisations relevant to the homeless population
Knowledge of Aboriginal culture
Well-developed computer skills (Office365)
Ability to work autonomously
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and plan work
Ability to work across agencies and maintain positive relationships
Knowledge of the WA community services sector (desirable)
The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Drivers Licence and a WA Working with Children Check.
A police record is not an automatic barrier to employment with us. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and we review any disclosures on an individual basis focusing on relevance to the role.
Impact and benefits
Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience you will make an impact on 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
Starting salary $86,950 per annum pro-rate plus 12% superannuation
Enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount.
Additional 3 days (pro-rate) leave per year and ability to purchase additional leave
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.
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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 Elizabeth Larkin at
Child Safe: Anglicare WA is an 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 the 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.
We are proud to have a dedicated Aboriginal Staff Engagement and Cultural Lead to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and employees throughout recruitment and employment reflecting our commitment to being a culturally safe and supportive employer.
Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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