Support Worker, Home Based Care

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Anglicare Victoria Full time

Support young people in home based care|direct support in carer homes & transport
- Build your knowledge & experience working with children and young people
- Casual roles|Broadmeadows|$38.65 plus 25% casual loading|weekend penalty rates

**Your role**:
Home Based Care programs work with young people and carers entering or in the care system. The shifts would likely include trips to and from school, as well as weekend support work shifts. We would like our support workers to have knowledge of trauma and trauma-informed care.

A Youth Mentor works with clients within the home based care sector, they act as a positive role model in supporting young people to engage in pro-social activities and to assist in the development of independent life and living skills. As a Youth Mentor, you will work closely with case managers and the care team to help provide the best outcomes for our young people. Some of the general tasks include:

- Transporting young people to school and/or appointments,
- Working with young people to set, develop and work towards their own goals
- Supporting care givers
- Creating positive memories for children in care

**About you**:

- Ability to engage well over the phone and in person
- Must be able to drive.
- Strong communication skills, the ability to listen and take detailed notes
- Experience or knowledge of Best Interest Principles as outlined within the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
- A commitment to working with vulnerable children young people and families who have experienced trauma

**Qualifications**:

- Certificate IV in Community Services or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or Youth Work or similar.
- Full Victorian Drivers Licence.

Desirable:

- Diploma in Community Services, Youth Services or similar.

**The important stuff**:

- Hourly rate is $38.65 plus super plus 25% casual loading (Level 3 SCHCADS).
- Varying hours that may include weekends (penalty rates paid).
- Office location: Broadmeadows with outreach across the northern suburbs.
- You must have a drivers license.
- Pool cars available for you to use.
- Step into a role that allows you to develop and improve your case management skills
- A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

**What our people say. "Kids love going for drives. Just meaningless drives. They'll put their music on, sit beside you in the car while you drive through blocks, onto freeways, then circle back towards home. They'll just listen to the music. They don't care that they're not going nowhere. The walks, the drivesIt doesn't always have to be that you're going somewhere. It can be that you're going nowhere."**

**Ready to take the next step**:
Applications close on Sunday 31st August.
- Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement._

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.

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