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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 part time Key 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: 6:30pm - 12am
The Key Worker position is at the forefront of the organisation in providing client facing recovery support interventions.
Your role requires advocating with and on behalf of the client to meet wider social, health and well-being needs. You will be responsible for undertaking tasks that support case management, documentation, referrals, and appointments.
What are we looking for in you?
• Relevant qualifications in a related discipline at degree, diploma, or certificate level/ less formal qualification with work or lived experience (at least 3 years) to perform sufficiently at this level /or demonstrated work experience at the level.
• Skills in reflective practice and highly developed report writing using analytical reasoning.
• Ability to support and mentor support workers.
• Advanced computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and client reporting system.
• Ability to engage and maintain professional relationships with clients and their wider natural supports with multiple needs and issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of complex issues facing people who experience chaotic life circumstances such as homelessness, AOD use, family/domestic violence and mental health issues.
• Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision, mission, core values and the guiding principles of the organisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity, gender and social inclusion, particularly Aboriginal culture.
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 4 of the SCHADS award starting at $82,307 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.
