About this role:

This position will work in collaboration with the Family & Domestic Violence Response Team (including WA Police and Department of Communities - Child Protection Services) in assisting victim survivors (adult & children) with timely and early intervention to improve safety, assess risk and support (referrals and service linkages).

You will work within our Family & Domestic Violence Coordinated Response Team and relieve as required in our other Family & Domestic Violence programs.

Hours: 4 days per week

Tasks and responsibilities:

Support clients with a person centered approach

Provide services with empathy and compassion

Effective communication in the workplace

Positive work ethic and commitment to the organisation

Complete clear documentation, case management and case note writing

Work across other Family & Domestic Violence areas

Skills and experience:

Certificate III in community services (or willing to obtain) or relevant experience in the industry.

Knowledge of Family & Domestic Violence and the impacts and effects on victim survivors.

Computer literacy skills

Knowledge of Wheatbelt towns (travel is required)

Drivers license

Working with children check

Benefits of working with our team:

Paid birthday leave

Extended paid compassionate leave

Insurance covering you from home to work and from work to home.

Family Friendly-time

Children and/or aged family - Bring non-infectious children to work if the sitter falls through. Bring an ageing parent so they can make a medical appointment in town

Flexible Hours – allowing you make appointments for family etc.

Professional Development that allows a minimum of three training modules per annum and paid for.

Scholarship that allows you to increase your knowledge base whilst taking off some of the financial pressure

Employee Assist Program for those times when you feel overwhelmed by the work

Long service leave begins at 7 years and then every 5 years thereafter pro-rata

Above award rate salary in recognition of the work staff perform

Salary Packaging that allows you to pay less tax

About us:

We are a Not For Profit Organisation that sponsors Health, Welfare and Family Services to regional communities. Founded in 1975 by a concerned group of community members in the town of Northam, the Share and Care organisation today has grown to provide 23 various services, and covers 250,000 square kilometers of the Coastal, Wheatbelt and Upper Great Southern areas.

Steps to apply:

Please contact (08) 9622 2828 to obtain an application pack

Complete your application pack addressing the selection criteria

Post your application by 17th of April, 2025 (closing date) to:

Chief Executive Officer

Share & Care Community Services Group

P.O.Box 365

Northam 6401

Western Australia

Previous applicants need not apply.

Applications without an application pack may not be considered.