Victim Support Worker
Victim Support Worker
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Job Description
- Join a values driven life friendly organisation
- Part time 0.5 FTE) opportunity based in Albany
- Enjoy training and development opportunities
Description
Reach further with us!
The Mens Behaviour Change program is dedicated to addressing family and domestic violence (FDV) by providing comprehensive culturally responsive and evidencebased interventions for men who choose to use violent and abusive behaviours in a family setting. This is where you come in
The Victim Support Officer role forms part of the team to ensure the program is not increasing risk to the victims of family violence providing trauma informed recovery focused and culturally safe interventions. This includes delivery of face to face and phone support including debriefing psychoeducation and information about family domestic violence safety assessment safety planning referral and advocacy to victims. Youll workcollaboratively with the Coordinator and Facilitator of the program providing victim informed perspectives and safety risk management input.
This is a part time 0.5 FTE) maximum term contract until 31 December 2026 and is based in Albany.
Skills And Experiences
What you will bring
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work Psychology Social Science or Counselling and significant industry experience with specialist knowledge relevant to the position
- Demonstrated experience in supporting individuals and families preferably in respect to family and domestic violence and/or trauma
- Demonstrated experience in family violence safety assessment and planning
- Experience working in culturally safe and responsive ways with clients from Aboriginal and other diverse cultural backgrounds
- Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication
- Knowledge of victim and perpetrator issues in Family and Domestic Violence
- Knowledge of impact of Family and Domestic Violence on children
- Knowledge of current theory practice and issues related to family and domestic violence and trauma and impact on families
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 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:
- $84000 annual salary (pro rata)
- 11.5 superannuation
- Generous taxfree salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount.
- 3 days additional leave over Christmas period
- Flexible family 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 its hard.
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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 be consideredapplicationsmust include a current detailed resume and covering letter. To apply please click on theapply buttonand follow the prompts.Applications close Wednesday 9 April 2025 at 4:00pm.
For further information please contact Carol Pearce Service Manager Albany onor
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 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 applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Employment Type
Part-Time
