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Our mission is open hearts and bold strides.
Ruah Community Services has been supporting and empowering vulnerable and disadvantaged people to create positive change in their lives for more than 60 years – leading innovation and delivering tailored, wrap-around support for people experiencing homelessness, family and domestic violence, mental health challenges and, as a result, needing legal advice and support.
Do you have a passion for people and empowering the vulnerable and disadvantaged create positive change in their lives?
Overview
We are seeking two part time Engagement Workers to work in our Safe Night Space team.
The Women’s Safe Night Space has been developed by Ruah Community Services and this exciting innovative program requires dynamic and enthusiastic team members to work alongside the established and well-functioning Ruah Centre which has been supporting rough sleepers for over 60 years.
The Ruah Safe Night Space has been developed to respond to the urgent need for a safe and culturally secure night space for women sleeping rough in Perth. This may include chronically street-present women (rough sleepers), women escaping family and domestic violence who would otherwise face being forced onto the streets, and women awaiting placement in transitional or long-term accommodation.
About the role
This exciting opportunity will allow the successful candidates to work at the Safe Night Space which will provide support and assistance to those sleeping rough for 12 hours of the day. The Safe Night Space hours of operation are between 6:30pm – 7:30am, Monday to Sunday including public holidays on a rotating roster.
- Part Time shifts: 11:30pm - 7am
The role provides support and assertive support interventions to clients in order to assist them in improving their mental health, general health and social wellbeing, accessing and maintaining housing, improving their quality of life, maximising self-management, independence and participation in the community.
What are we looking for in you?
• Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision, mission, core values and the guiding principles of the organization.
• Completion of a relevant qualification (certificate III/IV), and/or relevant work experience (at least 2 year), or Degree qualification.
• Ability to engage with individuals within different levels of needs and build and maintain a professional relationship.
• A high level of understanding of the Housing First principles and how they relate to people experiencing homelessness in their transition to permanent, long-term housing.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience working with issues facing people who experience chaotic life circumstances such as homelessness, AOD use, family and domestic violence and mental health issues.
• Relevant experience and demonstrated skill in providing support services to people experiencing disadvantage.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the functioning of the team.
• Ability to model positive behaviours, emotional maturity, coping skills and resilience.
• A high level of written and verbal interpersonal and effective communication skills.
What do we offer you ?
- An opportunity to work with a passionate and highly skilled team.
- A chance to work alongside supportive human beings who genuinely want the best for you and your career.
- A salary of level 3 of the SCHADS award starting at $71,364 per annum pro rata depending on experience.
- Salary packaging, 5 weeks annual leave, leave loading for part time roles
- Our technology is pretty awesome.
- 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flex to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service).
- 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave.
- Salary packaging up to $15,900.
- Annual leave loading of 17.5% (for part time award-based staff).
- An extensive learning and development program.
- Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much much more!
Required Compliance Documents
- Current drivers’ license
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Ready to make meaningful change?
If you are interested in applying please click apply at the top of the page. Please submit a cover letter of no more the 2 pages along with a current CV.
Closing date for applications- 27 March 2024
We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.
Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.
