Case Worker (Homelessness Services– Safe Space)

Case Worker (Homelessness Services– Safe Space)

• Casual Position
• Based in Hobart CBD
• Generous salary packaging benefits (increase your net salary by legally reducing the tax you pay!) 

Our Safe Space program provides 24-hour safety and support for people experiencing homelessness. The day program is a space for people to relax, have a meal and connect with important support services. The night space is a place for community members to sleep, with beds and meals provided. 

We have an exciting opportunity for professional client-focused Case Workers to join our Safe Space Program, helping to support our local homeless community. You will build trust and rapport with participants to provide them with support during their visit to or stay at Safe Space.

This position will be mostly evening and overnight shifts (awake) with some day shifts as required, spread across the whole week and weekend. 

About you:  

• Relevant experience and/or qualifications in social work, community welfare, psychology, mental illness, drug & alcohol dependency, nursing or other related field 
• Demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable individuals experiencing issues with drugs and alcohol and homelessness 
• Personal resilience along with passion and purpose 
• A calm and reassuring manner that enhances a safe environment 
• A proactive and passionate approach with strong interpersonal skills 
• Excellent active listening skills with ability to quickly assess and respond to risks 
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative, prioritise and solve problems in a challenging and dynamic environment 

Your dedication and hard work will be rewarded with: 

• Pride that your work will positively impact the lives of our clients 
• A friendly/supportive/professional development work environment 

To learn more about the program and what the role involves, join us for an online information Q&A session 1pm Thursday 27th August. (Teams link available on job advert on HCM website – head to ‘Your local charity > Work with us’)

HCM actively promotes diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people living with disability, and people with lived experience relevant to the communities we work alongside. We recognise the value that diversity and lived experience brings in strengthening our services, our culture and our decision making. If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out.

Applications must include a cover letter and resume outlining your suitability for the role. More details about the role can be found in the Position Description on our website or call Craig or Sophie on 03 6215 4200 if you have any questions.

The successful applicant must have a National Police Certificate (no older than 6 months) and a current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment category). 

Applications close Tuesday 1st September at 10am.