Job description
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Kununurra team. In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in providing holistic support to our clients facing a range of legal issues. You will work collaboratively with our lawyers and other professionals to ensure clients receive the social and emotional support they need alongside legal representation.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting clients directly as part of a client-focused service, with a focus on mental health and social support for clients experiencing family violence, elder abuse and/or tenancy/public housing issues.
- Ensuring appropriate and effective service delivery for our client community, including cultural appropriateness, dignity, respect, and accessibility for all clients.
- Be a part of our reflective community of practice, working closely with the team to ensure improvements in our service to the community.
- Working with other staff to promote and co-deliver programs and initiatives that inform communities across the Kimberley region regarding FDV, elder abuse, and tenancy/public housing issues.
- Participate in identifying law reform and systemic reform priorities, and strategising on how to effectively address them.
- Participate in interagency networks and build/maintain relationships with referring agencies, key organisations, community leaders and local people relevant to the area.
We are looking for someone who has
- Relevant social work (or similar) qualifications, community service (or similar) diplomas and/or experience in client-centred social work, community work or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience working with clients experiencing at least one of our practice areas (family violence, elder abuse and tenancy/public housing).
- An understanding of trauma-informed practice and the effects of trauma on wellbeing.
- Highly developed interpersonal communication skills, including dealing with clients with empathy, and working effectively as part of a team.
- Sound organisational skills with the ability to manage competing demands, keep accurate files and records, meet deadlines.
- An understanding and commitment to principles of social justice and to working effectively with Indigenous people.
- High degree of comfort operating in the community outside an office environment, including working with clients in their homes and other external locations.
- Demonstrated personal resilience, adaptability, initiative, and ability to meet the challenges of remote service delivery.
What we offer
- A welcoming culture where your achievements are celebrated
- Competitive salary plus 11.5% super
- Relocation assistance
- Generous leave entitlements, above award, at 5 weeks annual leave per year plus paid Christmas closure leave
- One day off in lieu per month
- Professional training and growth opportunities
- Cultural competence development opportunities
- Salary packaging (salary sacrificing) – you may be eligible for up to $15,900 gross salary use which can decrease your taxable income and increase take-home pay, with possible FBT exemptions (please see here for more information: https://www.cbb.com.au/discover-salary-packaging/)
- Flexible working options considered
To apply
Please click Apply Now to submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
KCLS is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.