Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 20th Oct 2021
- Melbourne > Werribee
At Anglicare Victoria (AV) 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 services and seek to ensure the provision of high-quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.
Our Complex Disability Support Program’s intent is to intervene earlier to prevent families requiring care due to their child’s complex disability support needs. The program identifies families where children and young people with a disability are at risk of requiring care and provide early help by providing proactive outreach and engagement with mainstream services, particularly Special Development Schools and paediatric hospitals. Travel for outreach appointments with families within the Western Melbourne region will be required. Some flexibility to work outside office hours may also be required.
In this role you will:
In joining AV, you will be part of a positive work culture with access to internal and external professional development and training, paid study leave, ongoing career opportunities as part of one of the state’s largest providers of Child Youth and Family Services, as well as flexible working arrangements and day to day support.
We are committed to supporting the health, wellbeing and resilience of our staff. You will have access to a range of free wellbeing activities including yoga and meditation, discounted health insurance and access to our free Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing leave.
Detailed Position Description: West Region - Senior Practitioner - Complex Disability.pdf.
To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. You are requested to attach your resume and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria as separate documents.
For further enquiries contact Diane James, Team Leader – Intensive Family Services & Complex Disability on 9216-0208.
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 and meet any relevant requirements under Victorian public health orders.
We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.