THE ORGANISATION

The Patricia Giles Centre for Non-Violence (PGCNV) is committed to achieving its mission of communities free from violence. We do this by working across the continuum of service provision in the northern corridor of the Perth metropolitan area.

We work in a culturally sensitive and non-discriminatory way. Our reputation is driven by our ability to provide high quality, sustainable services to clients accessing our programs and services. In addition to the provision of accommodation and property services, the service ensures timely and effective provision of advocacy, referral information and support to women and their children seeking relief from the impact of domestic violence.

VALUES STATEMENT

• Vision: Empowerment for women and equal worth for all persons
• Mission: Build and empower families and communities to live free from gender-based violence with a focus on early intervention and prevention.
• Values: Equality, Ethical and Empowered.

We value our staff and provide a number of options to ensure their wellbeing at work. These include Wellness Days and both personal and professional development, including in-house coaching.

THE ROLE

Full-time contract to 30 June 2022 with strong view to extension, subject to funding. Case Workers provide high quality, safe and effective responses to women and children seeking support and safety, whilst keeping the perpetrator in view as part of a team of practitioners delivering PGCNV’s Client Programs.

Case Workers provide an integrated, coordinated and safety led response to individuals and families that prioritises the safety, protection and wellbeing of children and young people; the safety and empowerment of women. They also conduct risk assessments, develop safety plans and risk management plans in conjunction with clients using the appropriate Risk Assessment and Management frameworks.

Two roles are available, one in Outreach and one in Refuge.

THE BENEFITS

Our employees are offered a range of benefits including:

• Employee Assistance Program
• A Wellness Day each year in the month of your birthday
• Salary sacrificing up to $15,900 each FBT year

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Relevant qualification in social work, psychology, community services and/or a related human services field.
• At least two years’ experience in a family violence or related role.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of family violence including impacts on children and young people and young homeless women’s issues in accordance with service philosophies.
• Extensive experience in providing case work to individuals and/or families experiencing complex needs and risk issues including a sound knowledge of referral pathways.
• Extensive knowledge of family violence risk assessment and management frameworks.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and cooperatively within a team, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and a commitment to, Aboriginal cultural safety.
• Demonstrated understanding of the varying needs of people who have a disability or come from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, LGBTIQ communities and other groups that may experience intersectional oppressions.
• High‐level communication skills (both oral and written) with the capacity to prepare reports, case notes and correspondence in a clear and concise language and the ability to assimilate information from varied sources.
• Demonstrated information technology skills with the ability to accurately maintain electronic client files, ability to use a range of modern technology equipment, and adapt to new software and multiple platforms.
• Sound interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a professional manner with a wide range of clients and service providers, including working cooperatively in a multi‐disciplinary team to enhance teamwork, support client’s needs and their best interests.

REGISTRATIONS AND LICENCES REQUIRED

• National Police Clearance – no older than 3 months
• Current WA Driver’s license
• Current Working with Children Check
• Proof of right to work in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate, Visa)
• Current First Aid certificate (including CPR)
• Evidence of up to date Covid-19 Vaccination

Women from CALD, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please submit a Resume and Covering Letter (of no more than two pages) outlining your experience and skills, via the Apply Now button. 

To obtain further information on the role, please contact Nicole Waddington at [email protected], using the subject line: Case Workers x2 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please indicate your preference for either the Refuge based role or the Outreach role.

Please do not send applications to this email address.

PGCNV reserves the right to commence the recruitment process and appoint to the position before the application closing date.

Due to the volume of applications, we will only be in contact with shortlisted candidates. We kindly ask not to be contacted by recruitment agencies.