This newly funded role for an initial period of two years, will expand the Supporting Children After Separation Program (SCASP) to children who have experienced Family and Domestic Violence. There is also a new role in our East Perth site being advertised separately.

Reach further with us!

The Supporting Children after Separation Program (SCASP) aims to support the wellbeing of children under the age of 18 years experiencing separated or separating families, and difficult family relationships. The program helps children to address relationship issues arising from these circumstances and provides opportunities for them to participate in decisions that impact them. The SCASP Young Hearts stream conducts recovery-orientated, complex trauma counselling to children who have experienced Family Domestic Violence.

Join our SCASP team in Joondalup where you will provide intake, assessment, feedback and a range of age-appropriate interventions including individual counselling and group work with children.

This is a part time (22.5 hours per week), 2 year opportunity.

This role is 3 days a week, including one late shift (12.30pm to 8.30pm) on either a Tuesday or Wednesday.

About you

What you will bring

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary degree (4 years) in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Counselling or other related discipline
• Demonstrated counselling experience in working with children and families in a therapeutic setting, preferably in respect to family and domestic violence and/or trauma.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child counselling and group work models in their application and current theory, practice and issues related to family and domestic violence and trauma, and impact on children and families.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Family Systems theory
• Knowledge of the impact of parental separation on children including an understanding of how conflict affects children
• Experience in advocating and promoting for and behalf of children, young people and their family

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check and a WA Drivers Licence.

Impact and benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state.

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:-

• Salary from $96,088 per annum pro rata + 11.5% superannuation
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (which equates to circa $4K after tax) plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
• Additional 3 days leave per year over festive period
• Life-balance friendly working conditions

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.

But don't take our word for it! Here is what our people think:

• “Anglicare WA has a culture which celebrates people, the communities we work for and works in innovative ways with leadership who are connected with the work, everyone feels comfortable to be their unique selves here.”
• “Anglicare WA is really great at living and breathing our values everyday across the organisation, celebrating the diversity within our workforce, doing things differently, constantly trying to break down barriers for clients and families, making new employees feel welcome, great communication!”
• “Anglicare WA supports flexible working (incl WFH). As a single parent my leaders have always been approachable and understanding. I really appreciate being part of an organisation that respects my responsibilities as a parent.”

Apply Now!

If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you.

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.

For further information please contact Ian Collings at [email protected].

We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified. Please apply without delay!

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

Unsolicited application from recruitment agencies will not be considered.