Assertive Outreach Support Worker — Housing & Services

The Salvation Army; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits up to $15,9

Employee Assistance Program with confd

Discounts

Parental leave

Purchased leave

Fitness Passport

Paid leave for Salvation Army program

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Perth, WA is seeking an Assertive Outreach Support Worker to join our team and assist people experiencing homelessness. You will deliver mobile outreach, assess needs, provide referrals, advocate, and connect clients with housing, health and community services.

Reporting to the Team Leader, this fixed-term full-time role offers a SCHADS Level 4 classification, a trauma-informed, person-centred approach, and opportunities to contribute to coordinated responses while building

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Services or related discipline and welfare service delivery experience.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness or disadvantage.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, assessment, referrals, advocacy and practical assistance.
• Help clients access housing, health, income support and community services.
• Build trusted relationships and support pathways to long-term stability.
• Maintain accurate client records and contribute to multi-agency initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Trauma-informed approach

Resilience

Record-keeping

Education

Diploma in Community Services

WA Driver’s licence

First Aid certificate

Working with Children Check

Job description

The Salvation Army in Perth, WA is seeking an Assertive Outreach Support Worker to join our team and assist people experiencing homelessness. You will deliver mobile outreach, assess needs, provide referrals, advocate, and connect clients with housing, health and community services.

Reporting to the Team Leader, this fixed-term full-time role offers a SCHADS Level 4 classification, a trauma-informed, person-centred approach, and opportunities to contribute to coordinated responses while building