Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 7th Oct 2021
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > South Brisbane
Caxton Legal Centre represents the interests of people who are disadvantaged or on a low income when they come into contact with the law. We do this by strategically advocating to government, providing legal advice and social work services, publishing legal information and building community awareness about the issues faced by the people we help.
Caxton is an independent, non-profit, non-government community legal centre. We are committed to achieving the best outcomes for people who are on a low income or otherwise disadvantaged by working with partners from the community, government, university and private sectors.
This rewarding 14 hour/week job shared Social Work position within our Human Rights and Civil Law Practice assists clients who have received legal advice at Caxton and indicate an interest in social work follow up. These clients may have used one or more of our legal services and consequently can bring a wide variety of presenting issues and challenging circumstances. The short to medium-term social work intervention aims to make a real difference by helping people to improve their wellbeing and quality of life through a focus on their needs and capabilities; access social justice; and protection of their human rights.
The successful applicant will work within a supportive team environment. The position is office based with some work from home requirements in the event of Covid lockdowns. Applicants will have the ability to work with a full case load of clients with complex legal and social issues and provide advice to clients who may have an impairment or have culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
A position description is attached.