Duty Social Worker

The Salvation Army; Saint Kilda Junction; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-adv

Meal entertainment benefit

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

The Salvation Army in St Kilda, VIC is seeking a Duty Social Worker to join our Access Health team. This permanent part-time role provides frontline, compassionate care to individuals facing marginalisation, homelessness and substance use, guiding them through welcoming, trauma-informed services.

You will triage, assess and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team, reporting to the Clinical Services Coordinator and Program Manager.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in social work, social services or similar.
• Current VIC Working with Children Check.
• Current VIC driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Triage, assessment and care coordination for marginalised individuals.
• Provide a safe, harm-reduction and trauma-informed care environment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.
• Report to the Clinical Services Coordinator and Program Manager.

Skills

Triage

Assessment

Care coordination

Harm reduction

Trauma-informed practice

Social model of health

Education

Tertiary degree in social work or related field

Tools

VIC Working with Children Check

Current VIC driver's licence

Job description

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.

How you will make an impact

As a Duty Social Worker, you'll be at the frontline of compassionate, accessible care within the Access Health social work team. This role places you at the heart of our service as the first point of contact for people experiencing marginalisation, substance use and/or homelessness.

You’ll play a pivotal role in triage, assessment and care coordination for a highly vulnerable community, helping people navigate complex systems and access the support they need. You will also provide a safe and nurturing environment, grounded in harm reduction and trauma-informed practice, and guided by the social model of health.

Working closely within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to responsive, person-centred primary health care that genuinely improves outcomes and creates meaningful change.

Reporting to the Clinical Services Coordinator and Program Manager, this is a permanent part-time role offering 15.2 hours, located in St Kilda, VIC. Potential working days negotiable.

Conditions

Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 5.

$53.43 - $55.85 hourly + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties, allowances, NFP salary packaging.

What you will bring

• A Tertiary 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
• Employee VIC 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
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
• 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

About us

The Salvation Army (Salvos) is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, the Salvos are always there providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal 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 National Police Check.

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