Support Worker

Ruah aims to promote measures to achieve equality. Section 51 of the Equal opportunity Act applies to this role. This position works on permanent, full-time basis.

At RUAH we’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Female Support Worker to join our Family Services Team!

Your role as a Support Worker will be to work in a trauma informed way to support clients in crisis who are escaping domestic violence at our women's refuge in the Perth Metro area. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of intersecting mental health, drug and alcohol and domestic violence issues.

What we’re looking for

• Completion of or progress towards a relevant qualification (Certificate II/III), and/or relevant work experience, and/or lived experience.
• 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.
• Understanding of basic computer skills 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. 

Knowledge/ experience of working with women escaping domestic violence will be highly regarded.

What do we offer?

• A salary aligned with Level 2 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $66,230.
• 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!
• 5 weeks annual leave + annual leave loading of 17.5%.
• 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 EAP.
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
• 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: Friday 26 July 2024

For further information please contact Alison Angeleski , Team Lead - Family and Domestic Violence at alison.angeleski@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. 

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.