Support Worker

Support Worker

The Salvation Army Australia's Homelessness Stream provides high-quality, person-centred services to people at risk, and or experiencing homelessness. We support adults and families, including accompanying children with accommodation, case management, outreach support, financial assistance, connection and referral to other specialist services.

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Support Worker, at our Darwin location. Reporting to the AfterHours Coordinator, this is a permanent, part-time position offering 32 hours per-week. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award, level 3.

You will successfully

• Maintain regular communication with all team members.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with residents of the Hostel.
• Proactively manage all incoming and outgoing building traffic while respecting the rights and privacy of residents and their visitors.
• Monitor building activity via CCTV.
• Provide an immediate and appropriate response to incidents that impact on resident safety and security in accordance with site policies and procedure.
• Manage resident's afterhours access.
• Undertake cleaning and minor maintenance tasks to ensure all common spaces are maintained to the highest standard of presentation.
• Proactively manage all incoming and outgoing building traffic while respecting the rights and privacy of residents and their visitors.

You will have (Requisite Skills & Qualifications)

• Certificate III in Community Services or similar, or willingness to undertake.
• Demonstrated previous experience working in a similar position.
• Experience working with people who may not have English as a first language.
• A current driver's license.

What we offer

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

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 facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration