Assertive Outreach Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk?

Join our team as an Assertive Outreach Support Worker (AOSW) and be a catalyst for positive change.

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most. The Salvation Army Australia's Homelessness Stream provides high-quality, person-centred services to people at risk, and or experiencing homelessness. We support adults and families, including accompanying children with accommodation, case management, outreach support, financial assistance, connection and referral to other specialist services.

We are currently looking for a values-driven Assertive Outreach Support Worker to engage with individuals experiencing primary homelessness and assess their immediate needs. The Assertive Outreach Service aims to provide assistance and support to the most vulnerable members of the community, primarily those who are rough sleeping or experiencing homelessness.

This is a nightly roving outreach service operating within the City of Perth CBD and peripheral local government areas, providing placed-based support, meeting rough sleepers where they are residing.

• Operate within a strengths-based, trauma-informed and person-centred approach, promoting the need for individualised support, self-determination and holistic care
• Maintain a positive and safe working environment and actively participate in building an inclusive environment for all
• Build healthy relationships with individuals who are sleeping rough and experiencing homelessness, including knowing individuals by name and understanding their complex needs
• Advocate and liaise with other agencies and services to assist the individuals with identified needs, including but not limited to; mental health, physical health, income support payments, housing, identification and drug and alcohol dependence

This is a max-term (until August 2026) part-time (16 hours per week) position, located across various locations across City of Perth CBD and surrounding suburbs. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Level 4 Award.

• Diploma in Community Services or related discipline; and,
• Practical experience in welfare service delivery, as specified in the award description
• Or, significant experience of 5 or more years in Homelessness Services
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate
• Working with Children's Check
• A National Police check (to be completed in the recruitment process)
• An entitlement to work check
• Current river's Licence

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

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 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 National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.