Key Worker - Home Based Care

• Join our friendly and supportive team working with children and families
• Ongoing support and guidance is provided with this role
• Full time contract position, 38 hours per week, commencing ASAP until 31 January 2027 

A great role for those on working holiday visas looking for a short term contract.

The Position

The position is a hybrid position where you will work with clients from our targeted care packages, general home-based care and therapeutic home-based care programs. 

Key responsibilities include: direct casework with children, their families and their carers, case management responsibilities, facilitating contact between children and their families, liaising with external agencies and professionals, participating in staff meetings, participating in regular supervision with Team Leader and attending Professional Development opportunities.

Make Your Mark

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, welfare or related discipline and experience
• An ability to prepare written reports, maintain records and manage time effectively and efficiently
• An ability to provide a case management service in complex family circumstances where multiple service providers may be involved
• An ability to liaise with and coordinate the actions of clients, volunteer caregivers and a range of professionals and other services
• Effective conflict resolution skills, including the ability to appropriately balance the competing demands and interests of key stakeholders such as clients, caregivers, families and the organisation
• Sound skills in assessment and planning

Make it work

• A salary at SCHCADS level 5 which equates to around $105,557 plus super.
• Flexible through the increments up to 5.3 (dependent upon experience).
• Based at our office in Lilydale.
• Full time, contract position until 31st January 2027.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• We take staff wellbeing seriously, offering: Well Worth It! wellbeing program. Fitness Passport. EIP and EAP and discounted health insurance.

“I feel really supported probably the most supported I’ve ever felt in a workplace. This job can be difficult, so if you’re supported, that’s half the battle.”

Make a move

To apply please create a profile by clicking "Apply Now". Follow the instructions and make sure you attach an up-to-date resume and cover letter that describes your passion for the work in this area.

You can download the full position description here: Key Worker PD Various E AW5 122023 V1.0 (1)

To discuss the role in more detail or ask questions please reach out to contact Monika.thornley@anglicarevic.org.au using the subject line: Key Worker - Home Based Care enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We will review applications as they come in so please do not delay your application.

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.

A position description is attached.