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you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies. ABOUT US The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship.

The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most. About the Role We are seeking a Permanent Part-Time , Safeguarding Consultant, Location- Northbridge, WA, tasked with providing a truly exceptional, customer focused service to drive excellence and performance. Purpose:

To lead the implementation of the Safety and Wellbeing of Children and Young People Framework and Policy across their division within TSA including risk backssments, training, advice, developing and monitoring safeguards and child safety compliance.

The Safeguarding Consultant will be responsible for managing, recording and reviewing all the Safeguarding cases within their division. This includes providing advice and coaching regarding the management of new and ongoing matters of concerning behaviours and allegations to ensure The Salvation Army meets its legislative, compliance and reporting requirements for safeguarding. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Case Management Provide specialist

advice to Divisional Leaders, State Managers, Corps Officers and Centre managers and others regarding risks to children and vulnerable people, including risk backssments, management of concerning behaviour, allegations of abuse and/or misconduct, and development and management of Safety Management Plans in accordance with the Person of Interest (Safeguarding) Policy.

Ensure registers of Persons of Interest are updated and maintained and ensure all Case Management notes, and records of communication are documented, stored, and managed appropriately. Provide monthly reports to the GM Safeguarding and Head of Q & S with recommendations for managing reviewed cases.

Review POI safety management plans in line with the POI policy and procedures. Undertake professional supervision to manage cases as required. Training Train Officers, Employees and Volunteers in Safeguarding Development Modules across the Division, including social programs as required. Support the implementation of the Safeguarding Development Schedule for all roles required to undertake training across the Division. Fact Finding Undertake fact-finding as required for allegations related to concerning behaviour, misconduct and reportable conduct. Ensure all concerns related to reportable conduct are managed in line with the requirements for reporting Safeguarding Assurance Support local leaders to undertake the safeguarding backssment and audits, identify gaps and create a continuous improvement plan to ensure compliance with the Safety and Wellbeing of Children and Young People Framework.

Regular reporting of findings of safeguarding backssments and continuous improvement plans to management including Divisional Leaders and Safeguarding Operations. Complete Corps based Risk backssments and situation risk backssments as required and recommend ways to reduce risk to children.

Support all Activities related to Children and Vulnerable People have the appropriate risk backssments completed and updated as required. Advisory Provide advice to Divisional Leaders, Area Officers, Corps Officers, Employees and Volunteers regarding improving safety for children, young people and vulnerable people. Education Qualifications: Previous experience in backssing safeguarding risks. Degree qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Criminology, Social Sciences, or similar Social Work, and a Working with Childrens Check Self-motivated, high level of initiative and strong work ethic.

Ability to handle confidential information in a confidential, sensitive, and professional manner. Sound communication skills (both oral and written) to be able to interact positively with a variety of people. Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in handling competing deadlines. Problem solving involving complex situations and managing conflict. Team player, flexible with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail Solid level of computer literacy in MS Office. Note: This role will require flexible hours including: periodic on call for weekends and public holidays, weekend and after hours work for training where training groups are not available during weekday work hours (e.

g. Volunteers and Ministry Leaders), and regular travel throughout the Division where the role is based. Why Work for us: In return we offer our employees real and meaningful benefits such as; NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits Flexible working conditions Paid parental leave Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service Opportunity for career development An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, interactionual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W e are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm.

-All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration 0:00 -/ - 0:58 About Us The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. Find out more here. Why Work for Us? 0:00 -/ - 1:31 We have a range of employment opportunities across our organisation including community and caring professions, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and support services.

When you work with the Salvos, you help make a real difference to the community and the lives of others. If you are mission lead and passionate about working for purpose, delivering social and sustainable outcomes, we want to hear from you. Benefits Our employees have access to a range of benefits and personal development and career diversity opportunities that deliver real and meaningful benefits. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and healthy work-life balance, generous salary packaging opportunities, gender neutral parental leave and purchase leave schemes and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that accepts and recognises every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provide opportunities for all people to achieve their highest potential. Our Recruitment Process Check out our career page to find out more about our process and what its like to work at the Salvos.

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