Youth & Family Community Engagement Worker

Anglicare Victoria; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Dedicated L&D team

Well Worth It! Program

Fitness Passport EIP

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Anglicare Victoria in Bendigo operates The Care Hub to support Children and Young People entering care for the first time. The Community Worker will provide place-based outreach, helping young people engage with community programs and develop essential social and life skills.

Role requires trauma-informed practice, risk management within the Best Interest Framework, and collaboration with families, schools and services. Fixed term through December 2027 with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience managing risk and wellbeing within the Best Interest Framework.
• Understanding of how trauma can affect the development of young people.
• Solid understanding of the Victorian Child Protection and Welfare system.
• Excellent written, verbal and collaborative communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a busy and dynamic program.
• Empathy with Anglicare Victoria’s Values and Mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide place-based support to Children and Young People as part of the Care Hub outreach.
• Promote engagement in the community and access to community programs to develop social and life skills.
• Support engagement with school, education or employment where needed.

Skills

Risk & wellbeing management

Trauma-informed approach

Child protection knowledge

Communication skills

Adaptability

Empathy with AV values

Job description

Anglicare Victoria in Bendigo operates The Care Hub to support Children and Young People entering care for the first time. The Community Worker will provide place-based outreach, helping young people engage with community programs and develop essential social and life skills.

Role requires trauma-informed practice, risk management within the Best Interest Framework, and collaboration with families, schools and services. Fixed term through December 2027 with opportunities for professional growth.