• Part time|rostered|46+ hours per fortnight available
• Opportunities to increase hours covering transitional shifts
• Based at Bendigo|shifts run 11:30pm-5:30am

Your role:

The role calls for experienced practitioners to work as part of AV’s after-hours program, responding to complex after hours matters supporting our residential units, foster carers and any other person needing support.

Shifts are rostered, 2 week roster, 11:30pm-5:30am with opportunities to cover standup shifts 5:30am-9am (penalty rates apply).

You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have practical experience dealing with young people in the out of home care sector in a social work/youth work/community services based organisation, dealing with complex trauma based behaviours.

The is an outreach role, providing hands on services to colleague’s carers and our young people where additional support is required. This includes in times of crisis, providing additional staffing support in our residential youth houses, supporting young people out of hours with transport, Police or medical matters. You need to be able to make complex decisions, offer expert advice, problem solve and support staff and carers, putting your expertise to use in a hands-on capacity. 

About you

• Experience is key, you are making tough decisions and support programs during difficult times.
• Previous experience working with young people of all ages.
• Experience working with young people who have or are experiencing self harming, mental health issues or substance dependency/misuse.
• Calm and resilient.
• The ability to work effectively with a team to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Flexibility to cover stand up shifts for a couple of hours when required.

What is in it for you?

• A high hourly pay at SCAHDS level 5 with penalty rates for after hours work ($51 + penalties)
• Part time rostered work with guaranteed 46+ hours per fortnight
• 10+ hours available for team meetings and covering stand up shifts
• Access to salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• An established team with support from colleagues and experienced team leaders 
• A varied and challenging yet tremendously rewarding role

Ready to take the next step?

A detailed Position Description is available here:  After Hours Active Outreach Practitioner PD AH E AW5 042023 V1.1 (9).pdf

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply which will take you to our application portal. Create a profile and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your availability and your passion for working with young people as well as key personnel across residential youth services.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity contact Mark Huson on 03 9412 6013 or email mark.huson@anglicarevic.org.au or Jo Serra via email at jo.serra@anglicarevic.org.au 

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.