• Employment Term: Casual
• Location: Chermside
• Remuneration: $53.84 per hour + applicable loadings + applicable On Call Allowance

Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare

We're looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts, to build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.

We are seeking a Domestic Violence After Hours Worker for our Domestic Violence Refuge team. You will join our team of dedicated After Hours Domestic Violence Workers to provide a holistic response to the needs of families residing in refuge to address issues relating to experiencing and or witnessing domestic and family violence.

The role involves providing practical and emotional support to women and children who are residing within our domestic violence refuges. This is a 24 hour on call service, with a physical onsite 4 hour shift, in addition to the on call component. After Hours workers work singularly with Supervisory support available via phone. As such, it is an inherent requirement that the successful candidate be available to work across a roster covering nights and weekends.

You will have a strong passion for working with women and children in a crisis environment, an ability to assess risk and respond, a thorough knowledge of the impacts of domestic and family violence on women and children, and demonstrated skills in applying this knowledge using a strength-based, trauma-informed framework.

Due to the inherent requirements of this programs delivery we require female representation from our Supported Accommodation team, as such we are currently looking for a Female Support Worker. To be a female is a genuine requirement for the position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1997

What makes a difference for us?

• Be available to work on a set roster and be flexible with additional availability
• Possession of a relevant tertiary qualification, or current study and/or relevant experience
• Be passionate about supporting women and children impacted by domestic and family violence
• Demonstrated capacity to develop respectful relationships with women and children and the ability to assist them to mobilise their own strengths and resources to achieve positive outcomes.
• Reliable computer and Internet access from your home base
• A current QLD Open Drivers License
• A current Blue Card or ability to apply for a Blue Card.

For more information, please call Debbie Bruford on 0413 122 361.

To be considered, you must include a cover letter, resume and address the Selection Criteria listed below:

• Knowledge and understanding of the effects of domestic and family violence on women and children and the ability to respond effectively.
• A demonstrated skill in providing both practical and emotional support to women and children that displays an understanding of family interaction and child development (including developmentally appropriate activities).
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of a team with an ability to maintain appropriate records and communication that ensure continuity of client case management.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop respectful relationships with women and children and the ability to assist them to mobilise their strengths and resources to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to work within the beliefs, mission, values and policies of UnitingCare Community and adhere to the provisions of the Workplace Health and Safety and other relevant Legislation as they apply to the region's services.