Residential Family Violence Case Worker

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Residential Family Violence Case Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Make a real difference to women and their children experiencing family violence!
• Challenging and personalised work offering real job satisfaction!
• Salary Circa 63K plus allowances

• Make a real difference to women and their children experiencing family violence!
• Supportive work environment with ongoing training!
• Challenging and personalised work offering real job satisfaction!
• Salary Circa 63K + Allowances

Seeking a workplace where professional development is encouraged? You will work in a supportive team where you will be providing intensive case management support  to women and children experiencing family violence and who are homelessness or at risk of homelessness. As many will be experiencing crisis, you will need empathy for our clients and an ability to relate effectively and sensitively to people from diverse backgrounds.

About Wayss: Wayss is a leading and well respected provider of homelessness support services to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, based in the southern area of Melbourne. At Wayss we believe a safe place to sleep and freedom from violence is a human right – it is for everyone.

We pride ourselves on the delivery of specialist service and support ensuring the best possible outcomes for our clients. As a community service organisation we are committed to the principles of social justice and human rights, and provide clients with services that uphold their rights and promote dignity, safety, choice, equity, and system change.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Residential Case Worker to join our  dedicated team  based at our Southern Women’s Integrated Support Service (SWISS) which is a secure, purpose-built refuge facility offering independent accommodation for women and children 24-hours a day.

Working within a case management framework, you will be providing a crisis response which includes the provision of information, advocacy, referrals and support to women and women with children experiencing, or escaping from, family violence who provide information, referrals, and support within a case management framework.

Ideally you will hold relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, welfare or similar with a demonstrated understanding and experience working with social justice principles. You’ll have prior experience providing case management support to women and their children in a 24/7 residential setting, with a developed understanding of family violence and homelessness.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively and sensitively with clients from a variety of backgrounds. You will work well under pressure, confident in working both autonomously and as part of a team. Strong computer literacy with a working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite of programs is a requirement of this role. A Victorian drivers licence is also a requirement.

Importantly, you’ll be engaging, empathetic and supportive, with a commitment to providing comprehensive and empowering support to your clients.

About the Benefits

You’ll be offered a competitive remuneration package, commensurate with your skills and experience, and

• Generous salary packaging options
• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• Access to attractive discounts on vehicle and electrical goods  
• Mobile Phone with personal use included!

You will be handed the opportunity to make your mark in an established organisation in this extremely varied and rewarding role and really make a difference in the community.

Enjoy highly rewarding and satisfying work as you help to provide a better life to vulnerable people? - Apply Now!

Please note: For your application to be considered, we require you to provide a response to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description with your application.

Applications close at 9:00 am on Monday  23rd July 2018