Koorta Guide (Adult)

Koorta Guide (Case Worker) - Adult

Candidate Notice: This advertisement is for a pool recruitment process to identify suitable applicants for permanent part-time or full-time positions. The pool will remain active for 12 months following finalisation of the recruitment process and successful candidates may be contacted at any time during the pool period for appointment to a position. Ruah may expand or supplement this pool where candidate availability does not align with vacancy placement requirements. 

Ruah is proud to be developing the Karlup Service, a holistic, wraparound recovery-based model aimed at supporting women and children to heal from family and domestic violence. The Karlup Service will provide a range of offerings from the Ruah Centre for Women and Children (RCWC), a state-of-the-art purpose-built facility in Perth’s CBD.

The Koorta Guide (Adult) is a critical role within the Karlup Service. Koorta is a Noongar word which means “trusted friend”. Koorta Guides are at the heart of the Karlup Service model and play a critical role in supporting women throughout their journey of healing and recovery by walking alongside them to gain a deeper understanding of their needs, work collaboratively to develop a plan for their future, and provide practical support to access internal offerings and navigate external support services.

What we’re looking for

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

• Must be female*
• Minimum qualification of Certificate IV in Community Services (or equivalent field) and/ or a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar support role.
• Previous experience in working effectively with women who have experienced family and domestic violence and a sound understanding of the dynamics of family and domestic violence and the social and cultural context in which it occurs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the requirements to deliver quality client care within the context of clients experiencing family and domestic violence.
• Capability to work effectively with a trauma and culturally informed model of service delivery.

The following criteria are considered desirable:

• Diploma or Degree level qualification in social sciences, social work, family studies, psychology, or a related discipline.

* 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?

• An opportunity to work with a passionate and highly skilled team within in a unique service and state-of-the-art facility.
• A rare chance to work within a unique service model that truly makes a difference to the lives of vulnerable women and children.
• A salary aligned with Level 4 of Ruah’s Enterprise Agreement (& SCHADS Award), starting at $85,399 (based on a full-time salary or pro rata if applicable).
• 5 weeks annual leave + Annual leave loading of 17.5% (for award-based staff)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service). 
• Free, independent and confidential access for you and your 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) with:
• up to $15,900 core packaging
• an additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
• benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more!
• 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

Ready to make meaningful change? 

We’d love to hear from you! Please click apply at the top of the page and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, outlining why you are a good fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, 17 September 2024.

Ruah reserves the right to close the advertisement early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

For further information please contact Suzanne Blyth, Service Lead- Karlup Service, on 0492 866 283.

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

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. 

Ruah has a zero tolerance against child abuse and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and their right to feel safe and be safe across all areas of our organisation.

Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.