Tenancy Plus Support Worker - Sunshine, Australia - The Salvation Army

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Sunshine, Australia

1 month ago

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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 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.


  • Are you passionate about supporting your community?
About the role


We are seeking a Tenancy Plus Support Worker to join our Tenancy Plus Program Tenancy Plus is a government funded program aimed to provide support for Social Housing tenants to establish successful tenancies.

Additionally, you will provide direct service delivery to at-risk social housing tenants to prevent homelessness and establish social housing tenancies for those who reside in the Brimbank, Melton, Hobsons Bay and Wyndham Local Government Areas.

Responsibilities include

  • Tenants have increased awareness of support available to assist them to maintain appropriate accommodation
  • Tenants are provided with a rapid response to address the families immediate housing needs
  • Tenants will be selfreliant and able to access services as required through self
- referral

  • Alleviate the risk of tenancy failure
  • New public housing tenancies are well established to appropriate supports
This is a permanent full-time position, based in Sunshine, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance to the SCHADS Level 5 Award.

You will have

  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or related community service field.
  • Experienced with working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities
  • Demonstrate knowledge of homelessness including context, causes, issues, philosophies and legislation
  • Applies homelessness models, approaches, theories and practices when dealing with clients
  • Ability to respond to the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
Benefits working at The Salvation Army

  • We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits


  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Independent confidential counselling service
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
  • Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
  • Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
  • Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
  • An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
  • Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
  • 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. W_
  • 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 National Police Check._
  • We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_
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