Residential Support Worker Casual Shifts Available

We have an opportunity for a Residential Support Workers to work as part of an innovative team supporting women and children who are experiencing family violence. You will be well supported by a committed, collaborative team of workers with an emphasis on strength based practice.

Qualifications and experience in Human Services/Welfare and or related discipline are not essential but preferable. Ideally you will have some of the following skills:

• Experience in individual support in daily living activities and ability to care for the women
and children residing at our sites.
• Experience in residential support and ability to work collaboratively with the Program
Coordinator and other staff.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a broader team delivering outcomes.
• Knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act, Child Safe Standards and the Common Risk
Assessment Framework.
• Previous experience in the mental health, family violence and or homelessness sector.
• High level interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

We provide excellent support and growth opportunities through coaching and training with a focus on developing your professional competence according to our Direct Practice Competency Framework.

A Police check, Working with Children Check and current driver’s license are required. Salary will be negotiated in accordance with the SCHADS Award and experience. Salary packaging is also available.