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Anglicare WA’s Refuge service provides 24/7 outreach and accommodation support for single women and women with children who are experiencing Family and Domestic Violence. Implementing a case management model Anglicare WA’s Refuge service provides support to clients though safety planning and risk assessment, advocacy, referral to specialist services, goal setting, future planning, and personalised supports to enable them to secure safe accommodation.
Join us in this brand-new traineeship role at Albany Women's Centre! You will have the opportunity to be supervised, developed and trained whilst completing your Cert III or Cert IV in Community Services.
As the Trainee Residential Worker, you will deliver a person-centred service to clients accessing the residential refuge accommodation by providing practical support to ensure day to day needs are met, including room checks, cleaning, maintenance and auditing of supplies and linen. You will also assist with transport of clients to appointments and children to school drops offs, as required. Working alongside the passionate and dedicated Refuge team, you will participate in case management/review meetings and residential meetings to ensure quality service delivery and adherence to program standards.
There are 4 x part time trainee opportunities available, working approximately 22 hours per week. The successful candidate must be available on weekdays for either Morning shifts (6.30am - 12.30pm), Day shifts (8.30am -4.30pm) or Evening shifts (1.30- 8.30pm). This is a maximum term contract until 30 June 2026.
What you will bring
You are a passionate and talented individual who is keen to learn new skills and driven to deliver a high-quality service.
You will have:
- Willingness to complete a Certificate III or IV in Community Services within the contract timeframe
- Ability to effectively manage workload, set priorities and work flexibly
- Excellent interpersonal communication
- Ability to articulate and reflect upon personal and professional values
- Ability to be innovative, flexible, work independently, demonstrate initiative and work effectively under pressure
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary, teamwork setting.
The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check and a WA Driver's Licence.
Benefits
- $72,829 - $74,916 salary range per annum + 11.5% superannuation
- In addition to your remuneration, you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount.
- Additional 3 days (pro-rata) leave per year and ability to purchase additional leave
Why join us?
At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.
But don't take our word for it! Here is what our people think:
“Anglicare WA has a culture which celebrates people, the communities we work for and works in innovative ways with leadership who are connected with the work, everyone feels comfortable to be their unique selves here.”
“Anglicare WA is really great at living and breathing our values everyday across the organisation, celebrating the diversity within our workforce, doing things differently, constantly trying to break down barriers for clients and families, making new employees feel welcome, great communication!”
“Anglicare WA supports flexible working (incl WFH). As a single parent my leaders have always been approachable and understanding. I really appreciate being part of an organisation that respects my responsibilities as a parent.”
Apply Now
To be considered, applications must include a current detailed resume and covering letter. To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts.
To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts, attaching a detailed current resume. Applications close Monday 11 November at 9am.
For further information please contact Es-Mare van Wyk, Acting Service Manager Great Southern on (08) 9845 6078.
Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.
Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.
