Community & Homeless Support Worker

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, and Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of high-quality services that seek to bring about significant improvements in the life experiences of the young people, children and communities with whom we work.

Based on the understanding that together we have a shared responsibility to care for people in need, our Parish Partnerships team works with Anglican parishes and communities across metropolitan and regional Victoria to develop and deliver a broad range of program supporting local community needs. Our large team of employees and volunteers offer emergency relief and food programs, material aid services, financial counselling and homeless support services together and a range of youth engagement programs and activities.

Your role:

In this role you will work as part of our homeless support team at the Lazarus Centre Breakfast Program at St Peters Eastern Hill. You will be part of a small team of employees and volunteers that provide meals and daily support to a large number of people that experience primary and secondary homelessness. Our program runs from 7am until 10am, 7 days a week.

This is a part-time role, Monday to Friday. Five additional hours are also available on a Monday at the Homeless Support Team's other location, St Mark's Community Centre, where we run a drop-in service. 

The skills you will use day to day:

• Your experience in the community services field relevant to the role, particularly in relation to homelessness and mental health.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both clients and volunteers.
• Well-developed time management skills.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and to offer leadership and encouragement to volunteers.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice principles and supporting people from all backgrounds.
• Competent written communication skills.
• Effective communication skills, including conflict management skills and negotiation skills.
• Computer skills.
• A commitment to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of program participants and staff.

All the details:

• Fixed term, part-time role (19.6 hours per week) working at the breakfast program Monday to Friday. 
• Hourly rate is $40.49 plus super plus salary packaging (SCHADS 3.1).
• Location is East Melbourne and Fitzroy. 
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, EIP and EAP.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application and attach your CV and cover letter.

Detailed Position Description:  Community & Homeless Support Worker PD P&ER E AW3 112022 V1.1 (5).pdf

For further enquiries contact Jack Brookes, Team Leader on 04•• ••• 758 or email jack.brookes@anglicarevic.org.au

Applications close: Sunday 23rd August (Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and appointment could occur at any time). 

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.