After-hours Support Worker

Salvation Army

Darwin City, NT, Australia
Base: schads level 4; bonus/equity: not specified;...
Trauma informed first point of contact
Risk assessment and safety planning
Client led case plan support
The Salvation Army Family Violence Services provides specialist family violence support across the Northern Territory and creates a safe, calm and supportive environment for women and children seeking refuge after hours

Job Summary

  • The Salvation Army Family Violence Services provides specialist family violence support across the Northern Territory and creates a safe, calm and supportive environment for women and children seeking refuge after hours.
  • This permanent part-time role involves delivering responsive, client led support during evenings, sleepovers and weekend shifts, helping clients feel safe and assisting with immediate needs.
  • The Salvos offer a meaningful benefits package including salary packaging, generous paid parental leave, purchased leave scheme, flexible working arrangements, and ongoing training and development.

Matching Summary

The Salvation Army Family Violence Services provides specialist family violence support across the Northern Territory and creates a safe, calm and supportive environment for women and children seeking refuge after hours.

Salary

Base: SCHADS Level 4; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free and $2,650 meal and entertainment benefit, generous paid parental leave, purchased leave scheme, flexible working arrangements

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • trauma informed first point of contact
  • risk assessment and safety planning
  • client led case plan support
  • emergency accommodation assistance
  • after hours shift work
  • maintain accurate client records

Nice-to-have

  • strong communication skills
  • ability to work independently
  • contribute to multidisciplinary team
  • support general refuge operations
  • participate in healthy lifestyle initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Certificate IV in social work or related field
  • experience in social services or family violence support
  • Working with Children Check
  • Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check required

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