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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Why the role matters

The Salvation Army Australia’s Homelessness Stream provides high-quality, person-centred services to people at risk, and or experiencing homelessness. We support adults and families, including accompanying children with accommodation, case management, outreach support, financial assistance, connection and referral to other specialist services.

About the role

The Community Support Worker is part of a multidisciplinary team at Flagstaff and The Open Door that provides accommodation support and assertive engagement for males experiencing homelessness with multifaceted and complex needs or vulnerability. The Community Support Worker welcomes clients into a community of support characterised by genuine acceptance, compassion and care.

Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a casual role based in North Melbourne, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award Level 3.

You will successfully

• Ensure the immediate needs of clients are met.

• Provide activities and support for residents to strengthen capacity for meaningful engagement, increase independent living skills, participation and social cooperation.

• Foster a culture of service delivery that is client centred, strengths based and trauma informed.

You will have

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, community services or related field.

• A current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check.

• Experience and knowledge of housing and homelessness sector (desirable).

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; 

• Flexible working conditions

• Financial discounts / benefits

• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes

• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;

• Opportunity for career development;

• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

How to Apply

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you.   We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values.  If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role. 

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people a