Support Worker at The Salvation Army

Job Description:

Latest job information from The Salvation Army for the position of Support Worker. If the Support Worker vacancy in Darwin NT matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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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.

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Support Worker, at our Darwin location. Reporting to the AfterHours Coordinator, this is a permanent, part-time position offering 32 hours per-week.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award, level 3.

• Maintain regular communication with all team members.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with residents of the Hostel.
• Proactively manage all incoming and outgoing building traffic while respecting the rights and privacy of residents and their visitors.
• Monitor building activity via CCTV.
• Provide an immediate and appropriate response to incidents that impact on resident safety and security in accordance with site policies and procedure.
• Manage resident's afterhours access.
• Undertake cleaning and minor maintenance tasks to ensure all common spaces are maintained to the highest standard of presentation.
• Proactively manage all incoming and outgoing building traffic while respecting the rights and privacy of residents and their visitors

• Certificate III in Community Services or similar, or willingness to undertake.
• Demonstrated previous experience working in a similar position.
• Experience working with people who may not have English as a first language.
• A current driver's license

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. 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 apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

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

Job Info:

• Company: The Salvation Army
• Position: Support Worker
• Work Location: Darwin NT
• Country: AU

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