AddressSacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness and disadvantage. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values. We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.
Your new roleOur Bethlehem Community Program offers a needs-based support response for vulnerable women in the community. Our clients are often facing compounding life difficulties such as homelessness, social exclusion, and complex heath issues thus require holistic and individualised assessment to target their specific individual needs.
Support can look like providing nutritious meals, stable long-term accommodation and laundry services. The Wellbeing and Social Inclusion Worker has the important role of developing tailored plans for each client to improve social engagement, self-confidence and overall wellbeing. This entails facilitating group sessions, assessing individual goals, and collaborating within the team and externally to facilitate access to a holistic range of supports.
The role is 15.2 hours per week worked across two days.
We're looking for a female Wellbeing & Social Inclusion Worker who is- Committed to feminist practice and frameworks.
- Able to effectively respond to behaviours of concern and crisis situations.
- Experienced in the community and/or women's services sectors.
- Team-focused with strong interpersonal skills.
- Generous salary packaging.
- Portable long service leave.
- Access to in-house training.
- Working alongside a small, committed and supportive team where every day there is something to celebrate.
- Bringing your own style and skills to enhance the lives of others.
- Being part of an inclusive organisation where diversity is valued as a key strength that supports our work.
To join our team, simply scroll down and enter your details below.
For more information about the role, contact Christine Faure, Program Coordinator on 09 462 3937.
Closing date for applications: 3 June 2024.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.
SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening or evidence of COVID-19 vaccination as outlined in the position description.
Sacred Heart Mission's Women's Services programs provide specialist services to vulnerable women experiencing homelessness and disadvantage - covered under Section 88 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (VIC). As a welfare service, Sacred Heart Mission is entitled to a general exception under Section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 to employ people identifying as female for Women's Services Programs.
