Soul Cafe (LifeShapers Family Services) – Newcastle NSW

Soul Hub is looking for an experienced, passionate part time Social Worker to join our staff team 4 days (28 hours) a week. The focus of this role will revolve around building rapport and providing information, advocacy, quality care and support for vulnerable guests. This role involves case management and working with a multidisciplinary team that includes both Soul Medical Clinic & volunteer teams.

Key responsibilities

- Supporting guests using evidence-based social work interventions
- Advocating on behalf of vulnerable guests for access to relevant services and supports
- Acting as a professional information and educational resource for staff members, volunteers, and guests in a fast paced changing environment
- Maintaining accurate and up to date file notes and collection of key statistics
- Networking and maintaining relationships with community partners
- Working in a team-oriented approach with the ability to exercise autonomy as required

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

- Bachelor (Masters) of Social Work
- Case management experience & strong advocacy skills
- Sound knowledge and understanding of issues of intersectionality affecting vulnerable community members, particularly issues of housing instability
- Comprehensive knowledge of community resources and services
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)




- Ability to represent Soul Hub with a high degree of professionalism
- Excellent time management and organization
- Excellent resilience and self-care skills
- Willingness to uphold the core principles of social work and mandatory reporting guidelines
- Employment subject to clearance under the Working with Children Check and National Police Check
- Qualified experience supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use, mental health issues, trauma and or domestic violence
- Counselling Skills
- Research and Program Evaluation Skills
- Knowledge of local Housing Pathways, tenancy law, and housing policy
- Current First Aid

About us

Since 2003, Soul Hub has provided a Convergence of Help for individuals experiencing homelessness, risk of homelessness, addiction, social isolation and mental health issues in Newcastle. The Soul Hub charity volunteers provide approximately 88,000 meals a year to members of our community. Our meals are a catalyst that allow us to support our guests on a deeper level. Soul Hub exists to provide a compassionate community response to a deep community need.

- Family friendly, flexible working hours between 7am–4pm Monday to Thursday
- Salary packaging options
- Supportive team culture
- A meaningful role where your work directly impacts the lives of Newcastle's most vulnerable

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📌 Social Worker - Soul Hub – 28hours (New South Wales)
🏢 Soul Cafe (LifeShapers Family Services)
📍 New South Wales