09 Nov
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The Salvation Army
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Hobart
09 Nov
The Salvation Army
Hobart
Support Worker - Street Teams Part Time (2 days) | Hobart, TAS | SCHADS 3 | Night Shift Role
Help Keep Hobart Safe on Friday and Saturday Nights The Salvation Army is seeking a compassionate and community-minded Support Worker to join our Street Team program in Hobart's Salamanca precinct.
Working alongside the Team Leader, Shift Supervisor and community partners, you'll provide practical support to vulnerable and intoxicated patrons, helping connect them with assistance and ensuring they can get home safely. From offering water and first aid to coordinating transport and welfare support, you'll play an key role in creating safer nights for the Hobart community.
About the Role
Street Team Hobart operates every Friday and Saturday night between 10:00pm and 3:00am, providing a visible, supportive presence within the Salamanca precinct.
How you will make an impact:
- Supporting the Team Leader in the delivery of Street Team operations.
- Assisting with the setup and pack down of the Street Team coffee trailer.
- Engaging directly with patrons requiring support, assistance or brief intervention.
- Recruiting, coordinating and supporting volunteers.
- Providing volunteer administration support through Workday.
- Assisting with incident reporting, shift reports and program administration.
- Supporting volunteer training, orientation and recognition activities.
- Working collaboratively with volunteers to provide a safe and effective community service.
- Maintaining compliance with Salvation Army policies, procedures and WHS requirements.
About You You are approachable,
reliable and passionate about helping people in vulnerable situations. You enjoy working as part of a team and can remain calm and professional in dynamic community settings.
Essential Requirements
- Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Current National Police Check.
- Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
- Current Tasmanian Driver Licence.
- Ability to tow and reverse a large trailer or van.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Willingness to complete mandatory Salvation Army training.
Highly Desirable
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate.
- Experience working with vulnerable individuals.
- Experience in community services, outreach programs or volunteer-based environments.
Why Join Us? The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
- Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
- Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
- Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.
How to Apply If you are passionate about helping others and creating safer nights for people in Hobart, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
Apply today and help make a difference in the lives of vulnerable Tasmanians.
📌 Support Worker - Street Team (Hobart)
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Hobart