Recovery Support Worker - Accommodation
Job No:
S3982
Location:
Anglicare SQ - Homelessness Services Women & Families - Toowong, QLD
About the Position
Anglicare’s Homelessness Services endeavours to empower women to make their own decisions and provide them with the resources they need to take control of their lives and participate in their community. Our team provides accommodation and holistic support via a range of services to help women rebuild their self-worth to make sustainable changes in their lives.
We support women to increase their capacity to sustain tenancies through a trauma informed/recovery orientated/housing first case management framework and are currently looking for a Recovery Support Worker - Accommodation to join our team on a part time basis, and work alongside women who are experiencing / at risk of homelessness who would benefit from support to transition towards independent living.
You will provide one on one practical support working predictable shifts on a rotating roster (which will include weekends 8.30am – 4.30pm and/or overnight 5pm – 9am with a sleepover component), to support a safe and secure environment for women in our residential facility. You will also be required to attend regular team planning days and training, even if these are outside your scheduled work hour (you will be paid for your time).
Due to the nature of this role only female applicants will be considered. This is arguable under Section 25 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
About You
Experienced in the provision of high quality responsive, strength-based practical support within a trauma-informed framework our successful applicant will offer:
- Sound knowledge of issues facing single adult women, or young women who are pregnant or parenting, and are experiencing homelessness
- A strong, robust understanding of Trauma Informed Practice, Recovery Orientated Practice and Housing First Principles
- Practical experience in client support and a sound knowledge of social and community housing within the community sector
- Excellent crisis intervention skills with the ability to coordinate and plan response to risk of safety on site
- Ability to provide practical and emotional support to residents, with a focus on individual needs and situations
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of people
- Proven capability in maintaining objective, accurate and relevant records based on confidentiality, respect and client-centred care
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, which maintain a level of professionalism
- Confidence in self-management and the prioritisation of your own workload, along with a collaborative nature and interest in being part of a team
Qualifications will include:
- A Diploma in Community Services or similar field and/or equivalent practical experience
- Current Queensland Driver Licence
- Blue Card (Working with Children)
- Availability to work a range of shifts including sleepovers and weekends
Most importantly, you will possess the commitment and drive to make a real contribution to our service and the outcomes we achieve in the community.
What We Offer
Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:
- Working with a great team of professionals who care
- Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging options up to $15,9000
- Work and life balance with part time hours
- Genuine and realistic personal and professional development, including training and networking events
Show Your Interest
Apply now and be rewarded with a position that directly and positively influences the quality of life for our clients; working within an organisation that values your professional contribution and personal well-being.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.
JOB NUMBER S3982
For further information please contact
Wendy Mathews on 07 3377 3106 or wmathews@anglicaresq.org.au
Applications close Friday 31st May 2019
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
About Us
Every day the passionate staff and volunteers of Anglicare Southern Queensland are working to respond to growing community demand for our services. For over 140 years our staff have connected with people on every step of their life path, responding with compassion, creativity, commitment and courage to the needs of the members of our community who require support.
Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, Anglicare is here, to offer the best quality support to enable you to live the life that you want.
Anglicare has a workforce of over 2500 people in Queensland across residential aged care, community care and a range of social services programs and is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia network. We provide the support in partnership with government and other support organisations in response to identified care needs throughout Southeast Queensland.