06 Sep
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Equity Centre
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Sydney
06 Sep
Equity Centre
Sydney
- Provide personalised and planned case management support and advocacy
- Join a team providing specialist holistic legal and non-legal support
- Full time, ongoing position
The Justice and Equity Centre is a leading social justice law and policy centre. We build a fairer, stronger society by helping to change laws, policies and practices that cause injustice and inequality.
We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace where:
- wellbeing is actively promoted and flexibility is supported,
- we are committed to the professional development of our staff,
- advantageous salary packaging options are available.
The HPLSWomen’sServiceis a gendered service that provides specialistassistance to women, trans and gender diverse people who are atrisk of being evicted, homeless, and/or facing other barriers to accessing and maintaining safe and reliable housing.
Reporting to the Managing Solicitor,theSocial Workerwill work with HPLS Women’s Service lawyers tosupport clients to achieve better outcomes through holistic service delivery. Additionally, you will:
- workwithHPLS solicitors toidentifyand address the support needs of clients.
- refer and support clients to obtainappropriate housing,drugand alcohol treatment, communityservicesand other relevant supports in the community.
- participate in and contribute to research and advocacy to address the systemic issues women face in their interactions with the justice system.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the delivery of support services to women and or trans and gender diversepeople. You will also have:
- experience in trauma-informed service deliveryand integrated practice principles.
- an understanding of the impacts ofdomestic and family violence or sexual assault and/or with homelessness.
- a commitment to social justice principles.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
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📌 Social Worker, Women’s Homelessness (Sydney)
🏢 Equity Centre
📍 Sydney