Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 24th Feb 2020
The Haven - Nepean Women’s Shelter is a crisis accommodation service for up to 6 women with or without dependent children, who are experiencing homelessness due to domestic violence, or other issues.
We are seeking an experienced Children’s Case Worker to join our team to work up to 25hrs per week, across 4-5 days a week with flexibility for shifts 1pm-6pm or 10am-3pm. These hours are open to negotiation and we would also require the worker to be flexible on occasion to fit in with the team and needs of the clients.
The Children’s Case Worker will be expected to create a safe supportive and welcoming environment for children in the shelter and provide case work for families, alongside the primary case worker. They will work with the other refuge staff to ensure a package of support is provided to the children and their mothers, ensuring sensitivity to cultural needs.
We consider being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) and sections 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth).