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October 17, 2024
Mission Australia
Darwin
PART TIME
Support Worker
Join a fulfilling role at Darwin Sobering Up Shelter, supporting people affected by alcohol or drugs as they stay safe and recover until they’re sober
- $42,691+ super + not for profit salary packaging benefits
- Permanent Part Time Contract – 20 hours per week
- Location: Darwin NT 0828
- Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.
Your Opportunity
The
Darwin Sobering Up Shelter
provides overnight accommodation for homeless and displaced people aged 18 and over who are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs and are at risk of harm. Clients are brought in by NT Police and Larrakia Night Patrol from across Darwin and Palmerston. The shelter’s staff assist clients with referrals to health and wellbeing services, supporting them through culturally sensitive and respectful engagement.
Support Workers at the shelter provide day, afternoon, and overnight care to individuals significantly affected by alcohol, ensuring a safe environment until the effects have subsided. The role involves monitoring clients and connecting them to services that can help improve their overall situation. Our shelter offers 40 beds, creating a space where vulnerable individuals can recover in safety.
This is a 24 hour service, therefore applicants must be available to work evening, overnight and also weekend shifts when required.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Action intake assessments for clients to the service.
- Provide tea or soup to clients on arrival and provide a simple breakfast in the morning.
- Monitor clients throughout their stay for safety.
- Collaborate with the team in the care and management for people at risk and who exhibit challenging behaviour.
- Act as an advocate for clients.
- Take all relevant steps to ensure client outcomes are achieved.
- Document activities or occurrences in reports and/or letters.
- Maintain standards of conduct for the service to contribute to the program success.
- General cleaning and maintenance of the common areas.
Requirements for Success
With a significant background in AOD and/or Community Services sectors, you will be confident in your assessment processes and compassion for people at risk of harm. Other requirements include:
- Previous experience in a similar position.
- Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain is desired.
- Experience working with Aboriginal communities with an understanding and respect for the culture.
- Be computer literate in Microsoft programs.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to provide positive outcomes
- Demonstrated professional approach to maintaining professional boundaries
- Current driver licence with no restrictions
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Our Culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at
Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email
talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au
Your Benefits
To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
- Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
- Free external, confidential counselling
- Volunteering opportunities
- Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.
How To Apply
To be considered for this opportunity, send your application today!
Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period.
Act Now! Apply quickly to be considered for this important and diverse role
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