At Save the Children, we are passionate about supporting those affected by domestic and family violence (DFV) to rebuild their lives. At our Bridges crisis accommodation service in Brisbane, we provide women and children escaping DFV with urgent safe accommodation when they have nowhere else to go. We need you to provide case management, identify needs, assist with planning and work on sourcing safe and sustainable accommodation.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We run programs in Australia and overseas and, if there's a disaster - like an earthquake, drought or conflict - we are there on the ground.

Where you come in:

In this part-time fixed-term role (3 days per week, until June 2023), you will work within a team to provide support to women and children escaping domestic and family violence at our crisis accommodation service based in Brisbane. You will be required to work shifts from 2pm - 10pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday, including on call work as required. You will be part of the Bridges team and report to the Senior Crisis Accommodation Support Worker.

You will make an impact by:

• Supporting women and children to identify and address barriers to exiting to safe and sustainable accommodation
• Using systems to progress case plans including SHIP, QHIP and CS-Net
• Providing brief case management support to women and children in the program
• Promoting links with other agencies to improve outcomes for families
• Completing the practical activities necessary to maintain the various refuge spaces / resources to ensure a high standard environment for families to reside in

If we could compose the perfect you...

...You are an experienced support worker with high levels of initiative and flexibility. Alongside your sensitivity and cultural knowledge, these skills see you respond well in sudden crisis and complex situations. Your prior work within the sector has given you a thorough understanding of the impact of domestic violence on women and children, and a passion to support those affected. A good understanding of risk assessment and safety planning supports you to work effectively.

This role requires:

• Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of domestic and family violence, including the impact on children
• Experience working with families and children who have experienced domestic and family violence
• Ability to commit to the required shifts
• Strong teamwork skills and communication skills
• Ability to use a computer, including using databases
• Driver's licence

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.

It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Award rate salary plus full salary packaging benefits
• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions
• Additional annual leave options available

Position Description - Crisis Accommodation Support Worker

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in.  We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices.  Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.