About Us

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars: Prevent, Protect, Empower.

Anglicare Victoria are the state’s largest provider of Out Of Home Care services and, with the support of a large network of passionate and dedicated staff, provide safe and nurturing homes to young people from a variety of backgrounds. We strive to create an environment where employees feel valued and rewarded, making Anglicare Victoria a great place to work.

The Positions

The overall responsibility of the Residential Youth Worker is to promote a consistent and considered approach to the provision of direct care to young people who reside in residential care, ensuring individual needs are met. This is likely to involve everything from providing emotional support and crisis intervention, right through to maintaining a safe and welcoming home environment.

We currently have a number of part time positions available including double weekends.  

About you

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care).

Or

• A relevant tertiary Diploma or Certificate IV, and a willingness to undertake 4 units of Trauma Informed Care Top Up Training 
• Previous experience working with young people of all ages.
• The ability to work effectively with young people and to promote positive attributes and work towards planned change.
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to maintain best practice under challenging circumstances.
• The ability to work effectively with a team to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Current Drivers Licence
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Please Note: Successful applicants will also be asked to undergo a Criminal History Check, WWCC, fire safety induction training and a DHHS carers check prior to offer of employment.  

Please note that is you hold a qualification other than the preferred Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care) you must undergo the Trauma Informed Care Top Up Training as mandated by the DHHS. Anglicare Victoria will support your enrolment to complete this training .which is available through Free TAFE (For those eligible) Successful applicants who require the training can still commence employment however must complete the training no later than within the 6 month probation period.

Working With AV

Anglicare Victoria are leaders in the industry, offering unrivalled career progression, professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience. This is backed up by our recognition as innovators, our Rainbow Tick Accreditation and a leadership team that are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for the young people in our care.

As a NFP Organisation, employees also have access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits.  

Next Steps

A detailed Position Description is available here:  Position Description - Residential Youth Worker- January 2021 - Bendigo ....docx

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.