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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.

• Casual position
• Based in Surry Hills
• Utilise your skills and experience and join our team

As a Support Worker (Foster House) you 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. This role is based at the service and will include some Day, Afternoon & Night shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Services:

1. To offer appropriate support and assistance to clients in a collaborative client focused approach aimed at empowering and working with participants to effectively meet individual needs in line with client case plans with the assigned Facilitator.
2. Duties include but not limited to maintaining an environment that provides an appropriate level of cleanliness and tidiness and to undertake other appropriate practical caring tasks 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.
3. Undertake ad-hoc duties as requested by Centre Manager.

Networking and Partnerships:

1. Acquire and maintain a good working knowledge of support options for Men within TSA Network and external agencies and work collaboratively and professionally with other agencies as appropriate and required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote and support the values and ethos of The Salvation Army.
• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Community Services, Social Work or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working in a community setting, particularly working with those experiencing homelessness, mental health issues, drug and/or alcohol addictions.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of the community services sector in NSW, with a specific emphasis on homelessness and family/domestic violence (including issues, trends, resources & services etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with key service providers.
• Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and religions.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence.
• Current First Aid & Mental Health First Aid Certificate.
• Criminal History Check & Clear Working with Children Check.
• WHS - knowledge of work health safety obligations and to practice these in the workplace in line with TSA policy & procedures and legislation.
• Ongoing professional development required to maintain skills for the role.

Skills and Behaviours:

• Strong organisational and time management skills. Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong problem solving, conflict resolution and evaluation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with and advocate/negotiate for a range of internal and external clients.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with unpredictable situations and behaviour.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality customer service and continuous improvement strategies.
• Energetic and flexible with a positive attitude.
• Ability to critically reflect on professional practice and attitudes.
• Solid level of computer literacy (CIMS, MS Office, IBM Lotus Notes, SAMIS).
• Experience in Trauma Informed Care approach.

Please note:

• Flexibility with work hours and location of work to meet the operational requirements of the position is needed.
• Willingness to undertake further training for professional development.
• Incumbents need to have a reasonable level of fitness in order to carry out the duties of this position.

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 well being 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.