Case Workers – Staying Home Leaving Violence Service – 2 positions - Full time or Part time

Home-Start National Inc

Based in Goulburn NSW, covering Goulburn Mulwaree, Yass Valley, Upper Lachlan

Full Time – 35 hours per week, or

Part-time – 21 hours per week

These 2 roles will suit individuals who are motivated to make a difference to the lives of women and children escaping domestic violence.

· Join our team of passionate, dedicated professionals in Goulburn

· Be a part of our dynamic community focused organisation

· Opportunities for professional development and training

· Great employee benefits including salary packaging options

CASE WORKERS – STAYING HOME LEAVING VIOLENCE (SHLV)

Home-Start is seeking 2 passionate and dedicated Staying Home Leaving Violence Case Workers to deliver our SHLV program in Goulburn/Mulwaree, Yass Valley and Upper Lachlan LGAs. The position will be based in Goulburn, however, regular travel throughout the region will be necessary in the role. A program vehicle will be available.

The successful candidate will work with women aged 18 years and over, who have separated from a violent partner or family member and choose to remain in their own home or another home of their choice.

Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) is a specialist domestic and family violence program aimed at promoting housing stability and prevent homelessness for women and children. The service provides intensive case work, which is long-term, needs-based and integrated with key agencies such as Home-Start’s Specialist Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) service, the Police, Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS), health services, Housing NSW and relevant NGOs.

SHLV requires comprehensive assessment of risk for women and children affected by domestic and family violence. SHLV safety planning and case management strategies support a process of enabling victim/survivors to:

· remain separated from a violent partner by addressing common barriers to leaving relationships

· have stable accommodation

· maintain support networks

· maintain security in employment/training for women

· maintain security in education/childcare for their children

Looking for work/life balance?

We have 2 positions available:

· Full time – 35 hours per week

· Part time - 21hrs/week

You can apply for either position, with one application.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You will have an understanding of the impacts of domestic violence on women and children and a commitment to person centred, child focused and trauma informed practice. You will have experience actively engaging with culturally diverse peoples and with complex clients in a collaborative case work context.

Criteria:

· Tertiary qualification in a social scienced or related field and/or specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level. (Diploma as minimum requirement)

· Current Driver’s Licence and medically fit to drive

· Satisfactory Criminal record check.

· Current Working with Children Check (NSW)

· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the impacts of domestic violence on women and children.

· Demonstrated experience in case planning and coordination of people with complex support needs.

· Understanding of, and demonstrated ability to work with human service agencies.

This role is funded by the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ). Home-Start is offering a 12-month employment contract with an option to extend to June 2029.

Employment wages and conditions will be in accordance with the Social Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award, Level 4.1 to 4.4, dependent on relevant skills, qualifications and experience. In addition, salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay.

FIRST STEP: Email [email protected] for an application pack which includes the Selection Criteria document to be completed.

Your application must include these 3 documents:

· Answers to the Selection Criteria

· CV/Resume

· Cover Letter

Email completed applications to [email protected]

Do not click on Quick Apply - Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application deadline: Friday, 30th May 2025

Website: www.homestartaustralia.org

For Enquiries: please contact Michelle on 0409 714199

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