• Permanent, Part-Time Shift Work Position
• (25.5 hours per week)

Guthrie House is a community based residential rehabilitation and transition service for women, including women with pre-school aged children in their care. It is the only service of its kind that exclusively supports women who have a history of alcohol and other drug abuse and current involvement in the criminal justice system.

Guthrie House requires a permanent, part-time Residential Support Worker to undertake a diverse range of duties. The salary is per the SCHADS Award 2010 – Level 3 (pay point dependent on experience) with salary packaging available.

The position is based at Enmore. The 25.5 hours of work per week consists of three shifts performed of a week night and/or over a weekend, which includes both day and night shifts.

Selection Criteria

Essential Criteria

• Relevant qualifications in a human services related field or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
• Ability to assist in case management work as part of a team
• An understanding of, and adherence to working within, personal and professional boundaries
• High level oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop mutual respect, empathy and cooperation with residents
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to attain within 3 months
• Current NSW Drivers Licence

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in a community based organisation and/or with women involved in the criminal justice system
• Demonstrated experience working with computer applications

For further information in relation to the position, please refer to the Information Package below or on the Guthrie House website at www.guthriehouse.com.

For enquiries in relation to the position, please contact Renata Blanch on 0406 103 350.

Please note:

The requirement to be a woman is a genuine occupational qualification pursuant to S31(2)(H) of the Anti-Discrimination Act NSW (1997).

The successful applicant will be subject to a Criminal Record Check and Working With Children Check.