Anglicare WA is seeking a dedicated Early Intervention Social Support Worker to join our team. This full-time contract position, based at Legal Aid's head office in central Perth, working alongside the Legal Aid WA Infoline practitioners. The Early Intervention Social Support (EISS) Service provides specialist, expert advocacy, referral and support services to families and individuals accessing Legal Aid WA’s Early Intervention Services.

Reach Further with us!

As an Early Intervention Social Support Worker at Anglicare WA, you will be based in Legal Aid's head office

Reports directly to the Coordinator Family Law Services in East Perth

Works alongside Legal Aid WA InfoLine team and the broader EIS Directorate

Works closely with Legal Aid Duty Lawyers and other legal staff.

What you will bring

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or related discipline
• Significant demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred approaches to working with families with complex needs (minimum 2 years)
• Informed knowledge of safety issues in relation to family and domestic violence and experience working with both perpetrators and survivors
• Knowledge of culturally appropriate service delivery including ATSI, CALD and LGBTIQ+ families
• Well demonstrated conflict resolution, advocacy and negotiation skills

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

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:-

• From $99,569 annual salary (pro-rata p/a)
• 12% superannuation
• In addition to your remuneration, you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount.
• Flexible, family friendly working conditions
• Clinical practice supervision and professional development opportunities

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 resume. Shortlisting will be based on experience and qualifications if you would like us to consider other factors please include a short cover letter.

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!

For further information please contact Peta Lewis on [email protected]

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation 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 LGBTQIA+ 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 applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.