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Join an organisation that makes a real difference within the community
About Centrecare
Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees, dedicated to providing quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation, and training services across 11 locations in Perth Metro, Goldfields, and Bunbury regions.
About the Service
Centrecare’s Homeless Assessment and Referral Service supports individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping them access accommodation and support options. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our team, making a real difference in the community.
About the Role
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Provide high-quality intake, assessment, brief intervention, and referrals within the EntryPoint Early Intervention and Prevention model.
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Assist clients in securing housing, accessing emergency accommodation, and navigating the housing system.
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Implement Centrecare’s Therapeutic Framework to ensure consistent service delivery and positive client outcomes.
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Supervise and support staff, manage caseloads, and maintain case documentation and reporting.
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Advocate for clients with key stakeholders and attend appointments in various community settings.
Selection Criteria
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Tertiary qualifications (minimum Bachelor degree - Diploma qualification is not accepted for this role) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Social Sciences, or a related field.
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Experience working with homelessness services and supporting clients facing complex issues.
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Minimum 3 years' experience in social service industry.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Working on a rostered basis; Monday to Saturday, 9am - 5pm.
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Ability to work full time hours
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A current driver's license
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National Police Clearance
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Working with Children Check (or the ability to obtain one).
Benefits
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Competitive remuneration package.
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Salary packaging options up to $15,900 to increase your take home pay.
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Corporate health cover discounts by Bupa and Medibank Private.
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17.5% annual leave loading.
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Additional 5 days of leave per year pro rata.
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Professional development opportunities.
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Personal Injury Insurance cover for travel to and from work.
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Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit our job portal by clicking Apply. To be considered, ensure you address the selection criteria in your application.
Please note: Shortlisting will begin immediately, and Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if required. For any queries, please contact Caroline Jusman, Human Resources Officer, at (08) 9325 6644 for a confidential discussion.
At Centrecare:
Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.
We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: We are committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.
www.centrecare.com.au
