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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 skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Foster House provides safe and secure crisis accommodation for adult men experiencing homelessness.
The Homelessness Team Member works alongside other Homelessness Team volunteers including a Team Leader to engage homeless people and those at risk of homelessness to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Personal Qualities/Attributes Required for Role
Demonstrates self-awareness:
Presents a demeanour that is appropriate to work setting and role
Manages personal stress
Keeps control of own emotions and remains calm in the face of challenging situations. Displays an optimistic approach to volunteer role
Adopts a service-orientated attitude to all - Develops a positive relationship with people based on empathy, respect, generosity and fairness. Demonstrates a commitment to social justice principles working with disadvantaged people in the community
Cooperates for joint outcomes - Engages and contributes to team activities
Improves WHS & Addresses risks to safe work practices - Escalates issues when these are identified
Collaborative Works collaboratively with staff in complex and diverse work environments.
Service User
Focused Is committed to, and acts for, the well-being of service users; demonstrates a commitment to social justice principles working with disadvantaged people in the community.
Resilient Displays an optimistic approach to work; Remains calm, focused and maintains perspective when faced with change, crisis and difficulty; is flexible to respond to changing needs.
Ethical Demonstrates a willingness to work in accordance with TSA’s mission, vision and values; Is compliant at all times with TSA Official Minute (Policy) and Procedures; Demonstrates a high level of integrity; is reliable and trustworthy; Reflects expected standards of behaviour and codes of conduct at all times.
Time/Days: As agreed upon with manager
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 related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a National Police Check.
