Support Worker – Women and Children’s Refuge
Part Time
24 hours per week, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am – 4:30pm
$38.65 + superannuation and salary packaging
Life at Coast Shelter
Coast Shelter is a leading Central Coast not for profit charity assisting families, adults and young people with complex issues arising from their experience of homelessness, abuse and neglect. Our
vision is to see a community where everyone has a safe place to call home and is empowered to thrive.
You will be joining a team of committed staff and volunteers who are driven by our mission to deliver person centred services to people in crisis within our community who are experiencing homelessness or domestic and family violence. Our people are innovative professionals who are driven to help make positive change, we are bold with ideas and operate with pace and passion.
The Role
We are seeking an outstanding Support Worker to join our Adults Program working in one of our Women and Children’s refuges providing day-to-day practical support to women (with or without
accompanying children) who are experiencing homelessness and/or family and domestic violence on the NSW Central Coast.
Working alongside another Support Worker, you will help maintain a safe, welcoming environment and support clients to build independence through living skills (cooking, cleaning, budgeting and
rental applications), while also assisting case workers to achieve sustainable housing outcomes through rental advocacy and support with sourcing affordable options. This role also includes transport to appointments and inspections, grocery shopping, supporting client move-ins and room/unit turnovers (including cleaning), and helping facilitate program connection activities such as morning teas and a monthly client BBQ.
Success in the role requires an understanding of the causes and impacts of homelessness, a trauma-informed and empathic approach, and the ability to work respectfully with people experiencing disadvantage.
All About You
You have a background and passion for working with Women and Children within homelessness and family and domestic violence services. You focus on working within a client-centred, trauma informed framework and have a demonstrated understanding of child protection, parenting and family work, family violence, mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
We are looking for someone with:
- Tertiary Qualification, and/or minimum 3 years’ experience, ideally working with women and children
- Experience and demonstrated ability in providing high quality crisis intervention and advocacy support for people with complex needs
- Ability to motivate and engage with all walks of life
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Our Values
- Respect
- Innovation
- Connection
- Trust
Ways We Reward You!
- Competitive Remuneration Package
- Salary Packaging
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Values Driven Organisation
- Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support
If you are successful in gaining employment with Coast Shelter you must hold a NSW driver licence, current First Aid and CPR Certificate, National Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check.
Please apply with a cover letter and resume.
Due to the requirements of this role, shortlisting of applications and interviewing of candidates will commence immediately. To avoid disappointment and missing out on this exciting opportunity submit your resume today!
Enquires: recruitment@coastshelter.org.au
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices and the principles
of cultural diversity.
At Coast Shelter we acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are
the first people, traditional owners and custodians of the land. We pay our
respects to Elders past, present and future. We are committed to inclusivity,
celebrating diversity in all its forms and support LGBTQIA+, people living with
a disability, neurodiverse and culturally diverse communities.
