Support Worker -Children and Young People
Support Worker -Children and Young People
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Job Description
Harmony Place Support Worker Children and Young People
About Ruah
Ruah is a leading valuesdriven employer in Western Australias community services sector. Our staff go boldly not just supporting people in need but working to end homelessness end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.
Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WAs biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion where difference is valued celebrated and embraced.
By choosing to work with us you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.
About the Role
The purpose of this role is to support in safeguarding the wellbeing of children who have sought refuge due to domestic violence or unsafe living conditions with their mothers. These responsibilities may include:
- Liaising with Child Protection;
- Providing support assessing individual needs and creating case management plans;
- Advocating for childrens rights and interests;
- Collaborating with refuge staff and mothers;
- Offering educational resources for both children and their mothers;
- Facilitating and supporting clients to appropriate services; and
- Creating childrens programs and school holiday programs.
This is a fulltime fixedterm position with an expiry date of 30 June 2026.
What were looking for
The successful applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:
- Must be female*.
- Previous experience in a role focused on supporting clients escaping FDV.
- Ability to engage with individuals within different levels of needs and build and maintain a professional relationship.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to the functioning of the team.
- Ability to model positive behaviours emotional maturity coping skills and resilience.
- Good interpersonal and effective communication skills.
- Strong administration skills and computer literacy including Microsoft Office and client reporting system.
- Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision mission core values and the guiding principles of the organisation.
- Knowledge and understanding of diversity gender and social inclusion particularly Aboriginal culture.
* It is a genuine occupational qualification of this position to be female in accordance withsection 27of theEqual Opportunity Act 1984.
What do we offer
- A salary aligned with Level 2 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award) starting at $66230.
- 5 weeks annual leave 17.5% annual leave loading.
- 16 weeks paid parental leave with flexibility to take at 32 weeks halfpay (uniquely new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months service).
- Free independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Free Ruahpaid Journey Cover (insurance for when youre getting to and from work).
- Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
- up to $15900 core packaging
- an additional $2650 in meal entertainment packaging
- benefits for salary packaging travel accommodation parking fees education expenses and more!
- Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups joining us at Pride events being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much much more!
Required compliance documents:
- Current drivers license
- National Police Clearance Certificate
- WA Working with Children Check
- First Aid Certificate
How to apply
Wed love to hear from you!
Please click apply create your LiveHire profile and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages helping us understand your fit for this role.
Closing date for applications: COB Friday May 30 2025.
For further information please contact Alison Angeleski Team Lead Family and Domestic Violence at or.
We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged and to do this weneed people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.
We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Employment Type
Contract
