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After hours support worker

Darwin
The Salvation Army Australia
Support Worker
Posted: 15 April
Offer description

Number Of Positions Available

2

About the Role

You'll manage reception and overnight duties, respond to incidents, support residents with day-to‐day needs and help maintain a welcoming, trauma‐informed environment. Working under the House 49 Program Manager, you'll be a steady presence for residents and a key part of keeping the site safe and running smoothly. You will manage reception afternoon and evening shifts as well as covering overnight shifts as and when required.

This is a casual role during afterhours based in Darwin, NT at House 49. Paying is in accordance with a SCHADS Level 3.

How You Will Make an Impact

* Build supportive, professional relationships with residents
* Provide calm, appropriate responses to incidents and emergencies
* Monitor building activity and security, including CCTV
* Assist residents to maintain shared and individual living spaces
* Carry out reception duties with warmth and professionalism
* Keep communication logs and case notes up to date
* Participate in handovers and maintain strong team communication
* Undertake welfare checks as required
* Report maintenance issues and safety concerns promptly

What You Will Bring

* Experience supporting people experiencing homelessness
* Understanding of recovery-focused, trauma-informed practice
* Ability to stay calm and grounded in challenging situations
* Strong communication skills and ability to maintain boundaries
* Experience working with people who may not have English as a first language
* Basic computer and data entry skills
* Certificate III in Community Services or relevant experience

What We Offer

* Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free and $2,650 meal and entertainment benefit
* Generous paid parental leave (12 weeks primary carers)
* Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks)
* Five days paid leave annually to experience other TSA programs
* Flexible working arrangements
* Access to EAP and wellbeing initiatives
* Ongoing training and development to support your growth
* Purpose-driven work that creates lasting social impact

Equal Opportunity and Children's Safety

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 people 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.

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