Case Worker - After Hours Outreach Program
Case Worker - After Hours Outreach Program
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Job Description
- Casual hours
Australian Red Cross is part of the worlds largest humanitarian movement. Red Cross has provided support to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Australia for more than four decades and continues to develop new approaches to support people facing housing issues.
About the role
We have an opportunity for a values driven person to join our After Hours Outreach program providing support to people sleeping rough and/or experiencing chronic homelessness to move into stable long term housing.
Using a case management and assertive outreach approach you will support clients to achieve meaningful change through engagement within the community education and employment. We focus on best practice to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients.
The Afterhours Outreach Program operates within shifts 6AM to 2PM and 3PM 11PMMonday to Friday and 6-12 on Saturdays and Sundays.A team of two work in an assertive outreach model driving and doing foot patrols in various locations patrolled range from parks the citybeaches motels hotels caravan parks shopping centre carparks and community centres.
The team will offer information and referrals and assess those in particularly vulnerable situations with the possibility of arranging emergency accommodation. You will operate from a strengths based and capacity building framework to ensure the promotion of social inclusion human rights participation and consumer choice.
You will be joining a supportive inclusive team with regular supervision and opportunities for professional development. You will share our vision that everyone deserves a home that is safe secure and affordable.
What you will bring
Proven ability to provide high quality specialist casework support and case management
Demonstrated understanding of how to holistically assess complex client needs including conducting risk assessments and developing effective case plans and safety planning
An understanding of the complex issues faced by people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
Current Working with Childrens Check and provisional or open Australian Drivers Licence is mandatory
Why work with us
Work for purpose know that the work you do enables Red Cross to support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability.
Red Cross respects values and encourages diversity. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the impact we have.
Benefits that act for you while you act for humanity
Financial wellbeing:In addition to your pay you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay. You can salary package up to $15900 for living expenses (such as rent groceries utility bills); up to $2650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases and superannuation.
Health & Wellbeing:You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition sleep resilience and mindfulness as well as access to guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
Career development:Access to learning training and development courses
Further information
This role is covered by the Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 4 hourly rate from $43.09 casual loading
For additional enquiries please contact Emily Stackhouse onfor a confidential discussion.
How to apply
Please provide a resume and cover letter outlining what you would bring to this role and to our team.
Whilst we appreciate interest in our roles we will not be engaging with Agencies or Agency Candidates for this role.
Applications close: 17 June 2025
Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier
Job Ref #: 12204
Other details
- Job familyCase Management
- Job functionIndividual Contributor
- Pay typeSalary
Employment Type
Full-Time
