Casual Support Worker

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will work in a trauma informed way to support clients across our family services area. The focus of work is to support clients in crisis who are escaping family domestic violence (FDV) at our women's refuge in the Perth Metropolitan area.

This is a casual position working on a shift worker roster, including active night shifts and weekend works.

What we’re looking for

The successful applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Must be female*
• Previous experience in a role focused on supporting clients escaping FDV.
• Ability to engage with individuals within different levels of needs and build and maintain a professional relationship.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the functioning of the team.
• Ability to model positive behaviours, emotional maturity, coping skills and resilience.
• Good interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Strong administration skills and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and client reporting system.
• Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision, mission, core values and the guiding principles of the organisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity, gender and social inclusion, particularly Aboriginal culture.

* It is a genuine occupational qualification of this position to be female in accordance with section 27 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

What do we offer?

• Remuneration aligned with Level 2 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at an hourly rate of $41.76, inclusive of 25% casual loading.
• Free, independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay).
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more! 

Required compliance documents:

• Current drivers’ license
• National Police Clearance Certificate
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate

How to apply 

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: COB Friday, 14th March 2025.

For further information please contact Helen Skoog, Service Lead, at helen.skoog@ruah.org.au.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.  Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. 

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.