About the role

Uniting WA has a current opportunity for a Senior Support Worker in our Homelessness team.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will provide guidance and support to a high performing team that delivers high quality, sustainable support services to people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness.

Successful applicants will be able to maintain a comprehensive understanding of innovative and contemporary models of support, sharing knowledge and coaching our case coordinators to deliver high quality care and positive outcomes for our participants.

About you

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent understanding of person-centred, strength-based support and trauma informed practices.
• Established skills in relationship building and stakeholder engagement management (internal and external)
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Awareness of relevant services and resources in the community
• Ability to develop teams and ensure a positive team culture.
• Understanding of trends and issues within the homelessness sector

You will also need to hold the following:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or commensurate significant (i.e. 2 years+) experience and relevant professional development.
• Current Western Australian Driver's Licence
• National Police Clearance
• Current First Aid certificate

Working with Uniting

Salary packaging, extra annual leave and paid parental leave are just some of the reasons to apply.

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We act with impact. We work to address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, and we stand for a just society where individuals and communities are valued and connected

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, ability, culture, language, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

We're a not-for-profit community services organisation of the Uniting Church Western Australia and part of the UnitingCare Australia network.

Our values

We're bold and respectful, compassionate and imaginative. And we'll support you to belong and thrive.

We value social and cultural diversity, and we're committed to a safe workplace. We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.
Please note, Hiring Managers have different processes, you may or may not hear back regarding your application.

Next Steps

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.