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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Enable clients to feel safe and supported by providing assistance with practical tasks and supporting their case plans. 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.

Our philosophy is that every person deserves dignity, respect and quality of service and that no one should be without a safe, affordable and secure home. Services are free, voluntary, accredited and delivered by professional and committed staff.

THE ROLE

The Support Worker (Foster House) will enable clients to feel safe and supported by providing assistance with practical tasks and supporting their case plans in line with the mission and values of TSA. Responsibilities include:

• Providing support to Men experiencing homelessness with a variety of needs including complex needs using a Trauma Informed Care approach
• Develop effective relationships with our clients and refer to relevant services where appropriate
• Work independently to provide support by following the case plan developed by the Case Worker
• Report critical incidents that are likely to impact on the client, program staff or other persons promptly
• Maintain an environment that provides an appropriate level of cleanliness and tidiness and to undertake other appropriate practical caring tasks for our men which may include: cleaning and tidying residents rooms, making and changing beds, cleaning of exceptionally dirty areas, preparing drinks and light snacks, preparing soiled laundry for laundering etc.

Reporting to the Team Leader this position is based at the service (Surry Hills).

HOURS AND SALARY

This is a casual position. This role will include some Day, Afternoon & Night shifts.

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Crisis Stream, Level 1.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE

• Tertiary Qualifications (Minimum Cert III in Community Services or equivalent)
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing homelessness
• Understanding of, and demonstrated experience implementing, Trauma informed Care Framework
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• First Aid Certificate
• A current Australian driver's licence is desirable
• Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in Australia
• Current Working with Children Check

TSA Social Mission embraces diversity and encourages applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
• people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
• people with a culturally or linguistically diverse background

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

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