REFUGE SUPPORT WORKER – CASUAL DAYSHIFT, WEEKENDS AND NIGHTSHIFT

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of women and in Geraldton? Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling role where every day is different?

We are looking to expand our friendly team and are seeking a Support Worker for an immediate start to provide direct support to women and children residing at Chrysalis House Women's Refuge as a result of family violence and/or other crisis.

This role is offered on casual basis and you will be called in to provide shift cover, sometimes at short notice. Chrysalis House operates 24/7 and as such you will need to be available to work weekdays 7am - 3pm & 11am - 7pm, overnights 7pm - 7am, weekends and public holidays.

What we are looking for:

Completion of or progress towards a Certificate IV in Community Services and/or equivalent work experience.

Genuine kindness, understanding and an ability to engage well with women affected by family violence, sexual assault and other associated issues.

Sound knowledge and understanding of the dynamics and issues surrounding family violence to the individual, community and society.

Demonstrated high level of computer literacy.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and autonomously.

Demonstrate good interpersonal and effective communication skills including conflict resolution skills.

Demonstrated ability to in building and maintaining professional boundaries and understands when to seek direction, support and supervision.

Demonstrated ability to work compassionately and effectively with Aboriginal people and people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background.

Current police clearance that is satisfactory to the organisation.

Current St John's Senior First Aid Certificate (or willingness to attain one).

Current Working with Children's Check.

What we offer:

Excellent remuneration

Salary sacrifice

Supportive working environment

Opportunity for growth in the organisation

Desert Blue considers that being female is considered a genuine occupation requirement for the position under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 – Section 32. This allows for the exclusive employment of women in women specific services.

Previous applicants need not apply.

To apply please send a CV and a covering letter addressing criteria above to email [email protected]. We will send you an availability chart to confirm your availability for shift work. If you are unable to work nightshift 7am - 7pm please do not apply for this role.

Applications close by 5pm Monday 18th August 2024 although Desert Blue Connect reserves the right to commence the next stage of the recruitment process earlier and we encourage you to apply ASAP.