Kara Family Violence Service is currently seeking a support worker for our new 24-hour, high security refuge. The successful applicant will be able to work alone, be mature, calm and proactive with a high awareness of risk management. Ideally this position will suit a new graduate aiming to gain experience, a student undertaking further studies or a person re-entering the workforce. The support worker will be provided backup at all times.

The position requires a sleepover and weekend work on a rostered basis with all relevant conditions and penalties, according to the award. Additional duties, such as preparing client activities, setting up rooms, packing client requirements and other portfolio related activities will be required in the hours before and after the official sleepover and during weekend day shifts. A handover will be provided to the Support worker at the commencement of a shift and a corresponding handover will be provided by the Support worker to a Kara Family Violence Service specialist family violence practitioner at the conclusion of the shift.

Ideally the applicant will have some family violence experience although training will be provided. This is not a case management position and family violence support will be provided to residents of Kara Family Violence Service by specialist family violence practitioners.

As this is a new position the duties may change over time.

Mandatory requirements:

• A tertiary qualification in Community Services or related discipline or participation in studies is preferred but not mandatory.
• Working with Children Check
• National Police Check (international police check if required)
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Current unrestricted Victorian driver’s license with clean driving record

Award: SCHADS Award- Level depending on qualifications and experience.

Plus: superannuation and salary packaging.

Hours: part time- 3-4 nights per week on a rotating 3 weekly roster. Includes weekend work on days and nights. Day shift hours are 9.00-5pm weekends only and 5.00pm- 9.00am (including sleepover shift) weekdays and weekends.

Duration: Initial 12-month contract.

A position description is attached.