Support Worker- Family and Domestic Violence

Support Worker Family and Domestic Violence

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

As a Support Worker you will work in a trauma informed way to liaise with Support Coordinators and provide capacity building support as determined by the clients recovery goals. This position provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women escaping family and domestic violence (FDV) with complex needs through crisis accommodation in a womens refuge. The role requires familiarity and knowledge as well as understanding of diversity gender and social inclusion particularly Aboriginal culture. This role is an opportunity to provide crisis assistance including support in mental health and homelessness. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of intersecting mental health drug and alcohol and domestic violence issues.

We are recruiting a Full time Support Worker to work in our Womens Refuge which operates on a 24/7 basis.

What were looking for

As well as the above experience the successful applicant will be required to meet the following criteria:

Completion of a relevant qualification in Mental Health or Community Services (Certificate III or IV) and relevant work experience.

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 behaviors emotional maturity coping skills and resilience.

Good interpersonal and effective communication skills.

Strong Administration skills.

Understanding of basic computer skills 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.

This is a fulltime position.

What do we offer

• A salary aligned with Level 2 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award)
• 5 weeks annual leave Annual leave loading of 17.5% (for awardbased staff)
• 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 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
• 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: Friday 30th of May 2025.

For further information please contact Alvina Eades Team Lead 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.