Duty Social Worker

Why this role matters  

The Salvation Army (Salvos) is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug (AOD) programs including withdrawal management, residential and non-residential rehabilitation, and harm reduction programs. Salvos services go beyond addressing the core issues and challenges associated with problematic substance abuse and provide participants a place of hope, compassion, and dignity to recover safely.

About the role 

As a Duty Social Worker, this is your opportunity to provide accessible and compassionate frontline care within social work team at Access Health. You will be the first point of contact for people who are marginalised, using substances, working in street-based sex work and/or experiencing homelessness. You will play a central role in triage, assessment and coordinating care for a highly vulnerable cohort. The Duty Social Worker will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver responsive primary health care to achieve the best possible outcomes for people using the service.

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator and Program Manager, this is a permanent part-time role offering 30.4 hours, located in St Kilda, VIC. 

How you will make an impact  

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment that is upheld by a harm reduction and trauma informed lens under the social model of health.

• Respond and support people presenting in crisis and/or with complex needs.

• Maintain accurate records, complete medical reception tasks and communicate information to the clinical team.

• Contribute to team meetings, communicate professionally with stakeholders and lead identified portfolios such as co-facilitating drop-in groups.

What you will bring 

• A Bachelor’s degree in social work, social services or similar.

• Relevant experience in a social service environment preferably the health, AOD, homelessness and/or mental health sector.

• A current VIC Drivers Licence and employee Working with Children’s Check 

What we offer 

The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:  

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit. 

• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities. 

• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency. 

• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts. 

Conditions

Compensation is in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 5

How to apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role.  Together we can build a brighter future. 

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 and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration