ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is part of a small team of dedicated and highly capable Domestic and Family Violence workers. Our work is guided by the various national, state and local plans to reduce violence against women and their children. Our team provide a range of safety and empowerment services with a focus on ensuring safety and security, whilst using education to build resilience and empower women in our care.

PWHC's Safety and Empowerment Services are funded through Department of Communities and Justice & Department of Social Services to offer clients the full range of DFV support services available. Our centre is committed to providing support services that are culturally appropriate, and evidence informed. This entry level position is funded to support applicants who may be new to community sector work to develop skills in Case Management and DFV support. The successful applicant will be supported to complete degree level studies in social work through study leave and flexible working conditions.

More details about the position are listed below:

• Full-time (38 hours per week), with flexible work arrangements, please note that this position may require some travel to outreach locations. Work from home is not available;
• Fixed-term until 30 June 2026 - with expectation that the position may be extended subject to confirmation of ongoing funding;

ABOUT WORKING WITH PENRITH WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTRE

PWHC has been supporting the women of Penrith to improve their health and wellbeing since 1987. Our centre provides an inviting, safe space for women to seek support and social connection. Our Safety and Empowerment Services work includes domestic and family violence case management, safety and security brokerage, case coordination with partner organisations, education and social groups. Our Health and Wellbeing Services team includes, nurses, counsellors, massage therapists and a community development officer, all of whom work with women to improve their physical health, mental health and social connectedness & wellbeing. These teams are supported by our Shared Services team. Our centre is close to Penrith CBD and has easy access to all-day parking and public transport connections.

At PWHC we are a diverse team who celebrate one another, we encourage First Nations women, women from culturally diverse communities and those who have lived experience of domestic and family violence to consider making an application to join us. We care for each of our team members and are committed to fostering a positive and supportive work culture; to support this we provide access to fully funded independent external professional clinical supervision, free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program, annual subscription to the Calm App and professional development opportunities.

All applicants will need to provide evidence of Working With Children Check and Criminal Record Check.

If you are looking for a new challenge, feel that you would like to become part of creating something special whilst supporting the most vulnerable women in our community and look forward working in a dynamic and supportive team, please apply now.

Closing date Wednesday 7th August 2024, please apply ASAP. We are aiming to appoint as soon as possible.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

If you wish to know more about the role please contact Kirsty Fleming (Chief Executive Officer) via email at [email protected], using the subject line: Junior Case Worker - Domestic and Family Violence enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.