Job Description
At Anglicare Southern Queensland, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.
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About the role
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The Recovery Practitioner, Accommodation provides person-centred, trauma-informed and recovery support to single adult women and single young pregnant and/or parenting women who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. This role is embedded within a specialist women and families homelessness program and works primarily with vulnerable women impacted by homelessness, trauma, and domestic and family violence. Demonstrated experience working within women-only or gender-responsive services and supporting vulnerable women is highly desirable.
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Working from a strengths-based framework, you will empower women to build stability, resilience and independence through case management, practical assistance, and connection to community supports.
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This role will involve both individual and group-based support, including developing case plans, facilitating workshops, and helping Adult women transition successfully into safe and sustainable housing. Approximately 65% of your work will focus on adult women, with the remainder supporting young mothers and their families.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and motivated practitioner who is committed to social justice, empowerment and improving outcomes for women and families in need.
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This position is a Permanent Full time role based at our Women's Housing and Homeless Services at Toowong, QLD.
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Responsibilities
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Deliver high quality, client case management and support services.
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Undertake assessments, develop case plans and facilitate goal setting using trauma-informed approaches.
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Support women and young mothers to access safe housing, develop life skills, and enhance wellbeing and self-determination.
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Facilitate group activities and workshops promoting personal development, parenting skills, and community connection.
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation, reports, and case notes in line with ASQ standards.
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Build collaborative relationships with internal teams, housing providers and community agencies.
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Participate in team meetings, supervision, and continuous improvement initiatives to support service excellence.
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Uphold Anglicare's values and promote safety, respect and dignity in all interactions.
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Qualifications, Credentials and Requirements
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Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field, and/or equivalent practical experience in the homelessness sector.
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Demonstrated experience providing case management and assessment support to adult and young women at risk of homelessness.
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Understanding and application of Trauma Informed and Recovery Oriented practice.
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Experience delivering intervention strategies relating to family support, homelessness, and at-risk women and children.
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Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and relationship building skills.
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
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Competent in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems.
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Current Blue Card (Working with Children).
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Current Queensland Driver Licence.
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Commitment to flexible working hours as required.
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Why you will love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland
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Voted Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
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Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
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Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
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Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
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Novated Lease – pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
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Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
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Benefits App – Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies,Big W, Myer & more!).
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Referral App – $1 for each time you share a job and up to $300 for a successful referral.
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Wellbeing App – Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
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A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
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24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.
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We want to ensure all applicants have the prospect to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact: Grace– gsharma2 @anglicaresq.org.au
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Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ; communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection
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About the Team
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Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program, and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:
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Developing skills within the growing sector of Aged Care
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Career progression and development in the form of internal and external training
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The option to increase your take-home pay with salary packaging
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Working with a friendly, supportive and innovative team
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Discounts at major retail outlets
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Job Info
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Job Identification ****
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Job Category Housing and Homelessness Services
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📌 Recovery Practitioner Accommodation (Queensland)
🏢 Anglicare Southern Queensland
📍 Queensland