Support Worker, Family & Domestic Violence

hive•Albany, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Albany Women’s Centre, part of Anglicare WA, delivers a timely, coordinated, client-centred and culturally appropriate response to women and children affected by family and domestic violence. It offers a 24-hour on-call service, safe and secure crisis accommodation, case management, support groups, and advocacy. This casual role involves providing a safe refuge and support services to improve the safety, resilience, and capability of vulnerable women and their children experiencing family and domestic violence and prevent homelessness. The position is based in Albany and is part of a casual pool providing shift coverage and on-call after-hours service.

Requirements

Hold tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology or related discipline, or diploma level qualification with relevant experience, or sufficient relevant experience
Be able to engage and build strong relationships with clients who have been impacted by family and domestic violence
Have a developed understanding of the dynamics of family and domestic violence
Be able to work in a team and independently across the local region on regular outreach
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate conflict resolution, advocacy and negotiation skills
Possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year
Possess a WA Working with Children Check
Possess a WA Driver's Licence

Responsibilities

Provide a safe refuge and support services to improve the safety, resilience and capability of vulnerable women and their children experiencing family and domestic violence and prevent homelessness
Provide shift coverage and on call after hours service