Family Safety and Wellbeing Officer

• Part-time / 3 days per week / 10 month Maternity leave contract
• Based in Christies Beach & Hindmarsh
• Access to our fantastic salary packaging options

What we offer:

• Flexible working options - tell us what you need for that work-life balance*
• Access to our fantastic salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay with $15,899 tax free each year
• Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card provides you with an additional $2,650 tax free per year
• Paid parental leave, including superannuation paid on parental leave
• Paid study leave, and financial education assistance up to $6,000
• Genuine career development opportunities across the organisation
• Discounted motor vehicles and gym memberships
• BUPA and Medibank health cover discounts
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you, and your family

*AnglicareSA offers a range of flexible working arrangements that are aimed at meeting your diverse needs and the different operating environments across AnglicareSA. This includes working from home, part-time work, compressed working weeks and flexible working hours. The suitability of different arrangements will depend on your individual needs, the position you are applying for, and team and customer requirements. You are encouraged to discuss your needs during the application process.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual that has a strong passion about making a difference within the community. The Family Safety and Wellbeing Officer will be supporting those affected by domestic and family abuse, as well as supporting those who perpetrate violence and abuse to change their behaviour. The successful candidate will be joining a supportive team of innovative, passionate professionals who strongly believe in the work that they do.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Provide support to those affected by family violence, including children through activities such as counselling, education, information and/or referral.
• Provide therapeutic counselling and support for individuals who perpetrate domestic violence and abuse to assist them in understanding and changing their behaviour.
• Develop and facilitate appropriate group programs to victims of domestic violence and abuse
• Support the ongoing delivery and development of healthy relationship education groups for school-age children.

What do you need to bring?

• Prior experience working within the community providing 1:1 counselling as well as group educational sessions, preferably with domestic violence victims and perpetrators.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, promote, deliver and evaluate a wide range of family and relationship activities.
• Proven ability to work in a culturally humble and competent manner.
• Ability to be flexible with hours/ days of work, this role will require working in the afternoon once a week. (12:00pm – 20:00pm, preferred day Thursday).

Who is AnglicareSA?

As one of SA’s largest social services provider, AnglicareSA makes a positive difference to the lives of more than 50,000 people each year. Our 2000 employees, and 300+ volunteers support individuals, families and communities, responding to their immediate need and working with them to build capacity to restore and maintain dignity and control in their lives. Our services are broad, supporting people at every stage of life.

We believe in social justice, the equal worth of each citizen, equality of opportunity and the importance of strong communities. Together we change lives.

How to Apply:

View the attached Job Description via the vacancy's application page on the AnglicareSA website for further details on the role requirements.

If this sounds like you please click on Apply and submit your application!

We do not accept applications via email but, for more information, please contact: Sarah, Recruitment Business Partner at sarah.atsisauskas@anglicaresa.com.au

Applications close Monday 19th March 2024

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. Applications may also close before this date.

YouBelong@AnglicareSA

At AnglicareSA, we want everyone to feel that they can be themselves and that they belong. We value diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please contact the person listed above to discuss joining AnglicareSA and visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is a White Ribbon organisation committed to the prevention of violence against women.