Support Worker

at  The Salvation Army

Number of Positions Available:
1
Start your career with The Salvation Army today!
We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Are you passionate about supporting your community?
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker! You will support Doorways community members to meet their goals through community partnerships, collaboration and using case management as a tool.

Responsibilities include

• Build relationships within TSA with local community stakeholders to identify local resources, community needs, and opportunities for collaboration
• Assessment of community members’ specific needs, strengths and identification of interrelated issues and needs
• Develop high quality case plans with community members to identify achievable goals using a strength-based approach
• Use prevention strategy to deliver support and services to people experiencing disadvantage and financial hardship
• Provide effective response to people experiencing longer term disadvantage and generational poverty

This is a permanent part-time, 15 hours per week, based in Warragul, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 4 Award.

What you will have

• Degree level qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or other Community/Human Services discipline (highly desirable)
• OR Diploma and minimum of 2 years relevant experience in the community services sector would be considered

Benefits working at The Salvation Army

• We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboratio

• Build relationships within TSA with local community stakeholders to identify local resources, community needs, and opportunities for collaboration
• Assessment of community members’ specific needs, strengths and identification of interrelated issues and needs
• Develop high quality case plans with community members to identify achievable goals using a strength-based approach
• Use prevention strategy to deliver support and services to people experiencing disadvantage and financial hardship
• Provide effective response to people experiencing longer term disadvantage and generational povert