Current Vacancies
Case Manager – Home Based Care
Case Manager – Home Based Care (Kinship)
Full Time, 1.0FTE
Location: Scoresby
Who we are
We assist some of the most vulnerable in our community through services including homeless support, foster care, kinship care, community education and family reconciliation.
Our services help people affected by crisis and trauma to restore relationships, get the support they need, and take charge of their future.
We also work proactively to create stronger and more resilient communities by building local partnerships, educating community leaders and setting up grassroots initiatives.
Who we’re looking for
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people who are unable to live with their biological parents? Are you looking for the chance to truly make a difference?
We have a great opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join our Kinship Care team.
We are looking for someone who is degree qualified (preferably Social Work, Psychology and/or related behavioural sciences) and has experience working in a community service or similar role. You are great at building relationships and engaging with vulnerable children, young people and their families, and community stakeholders.
If you have a desire to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
What you’ll be doing
You will be responsible for providing a case management service for children and young people residing in kinship care across the eastern suburbs. The role provides short and longer term support for children and young people in statutory kinship care placements, aimed at enhancing the child/ren’s development and family functioning whilst ensuring stability and safety of all family members including reducing risks to the children’s safety and wellbeing.
You will enjoy working collaboratively and have the capacity to exercise professional judgement to ensure excellent outcomes for our clients and the team.
What you will bring to the role
• Experience in child, youth and family welfare, with particular experience in Out of Home Care is highly desired.
• Sophisticated understanding of the legislative, policy and practice environment of Out of Home Care or a passion for learning.
• Skills and experience in supervision of carers is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in case management.
• Well-developed organisational skills.
• An understanding of, and capacity to act accordingly to the principles and intent of the Children, Youth & Families Act 2005.
• Love working as part of a team.
Why Anchor?
• We offer Not for Profit Salary Packaging, a flexible workplace strategy, and support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• We have a diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we support you to do your best work and to progress your career.
Next steps
We want to know why you would love to work with Anchor and what you can bring to this role. Please apply today and tell us why you would be the perfect fit for us!
A position description which includes further information can be found here Case Manager – Home Based Care PD (Kinship) Feb 2023.
This is a Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Permanent position commencing as soon as possible.
Applications close midday Tuesday 21 March 2023.
Successful candidates will be required to meet the following screening requirements:
• Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check
• Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia
Anchor is a child safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing. Anchor recruits staff in accordance with the Child Safe Standards Victoria.
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Case Manager – Supporting Transitions
Case Manager – Supporting Transitions Full Time, 1.0FTE Location: Lilydale
Who we are:
We assist some of the most vulnerable in our community through services including homeless support, foster care, kinship care, community education and family reconciliation.
Our services help people affected by crisis and trauma to restore relationships, get the support they need, and take charge of their futures.
We also work proactively to create stronger and more resilient communities by building local partnerships, educating community leaders, and setting up grassroots initiatives.
Who we’re looking for:
Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and families to thrive? Are you looking for that opportunity to truly make a difference?
We have a great opportunity for a skilled practitioner to join our Supporting Transitions team. You will provide direct case management and support to children and parents, as well as young people, so that they can successfully transition from out of home care.
We are looking for someone who is degree qualified (preferably Social Work, Psychology and/or related behavioural sciences) and experienced working in a community service, such as Family Services, Child Protection or a similar role.
If you have a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you!
What you’ll be doing
You will be working with the Supporting Transtions Team providing a range of supports to young people including transitioning from care, family reunification and family preservation support.
You have specialist knowledge of trauma informed practice including development, and a comprehensive understanding of the statutory system. You have excellent communication and relationship building skills, enjoy working as part of a team and have the capacity to exercise professional judgement to ensure excellent outcomes for our clients and the team.
Who you’ll be working with
You will be joining the Supporting Transitions Team with the support of an engaged, hands-on Team Leader. The Supporting Transitions Team is a welcoming team who encourage each other to aim high and do great work!
Why Anchor?
- Anchor offers its people Not for Profit Salary Packaging, a flexible workplace strategy, and support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
- Amazing company culture! Anchor will support you to do your best.
- The chance to OWN your role and make it your own.
Next steps
We want to know why you would love to work with Anchor and what you can bring to this role. Please apply today and tell us why you would be the perfect fit for us!
A position description which includes further information can be found on our here.
This is a Full-Time (1.0FTE) permanent position located in Lilydale and commencing in late March 2023.
Applications close midday Thursday 9 March 2023.
Youth and Family Worker – Supporting Transitions
Youth and Family Worker – Supporting Transitions Full Time, 1.0FTE Location: Lilydale
Who we are:
We assist some of the most vulnerable in our community through services including homeless support, foster care, kinship care, community education and family reconciliation.
Our services help people affected by crisis and trauma to restore relationships, get the support they need, and take charge of their futures.
We also work proactively to create stronger and more resilient communities by building local partnerships, educating community leaders and setting up grassroots initiatives.
Who we’re looking for:
Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and families to thrive? Are you looking for the chance to truly make a difference?
We are looking for a practitioner to join our Supporting Transitions team. You will have experience providing support to children, parents, and young people to help them achieve their goals so that they may successfully transition from care. This could mean returning to home, maintaining home and/or independent living.
We are looking for someone who is advanced diploma or degree qualified (preferably Social Work, Psychology and/or related behavioural sciences) and has experience working in a community service or similar role. You are great at building relationships and engaging with vulnerable children, young people and their families, and community stakeholders.
If you have a desire to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
What you’ll be doing You will be working in the Supporting Transitions Team providing direct support to children and families.
You will enjoy working collaboratively and have the capacity to exercise professional judgement to ensure excellent outcomes for our clients and the team.
You will:
- Provide individualised support to the client and family, assessed as needed
- Develop and maintain case plans in consultation with young people
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive participant records and statistical data
- Remain informed of relevant changes within the sector and client groups as well as government funding, standards and policies
- Other duties, as directed by the Team Leader- Child and Family (Supporting Transitions).
Who you’ll be working with You will be joining the Supporting Transitions Team with the support of an engaged, hands-on Team Leader and Senior Workers. The supporting Transitions Team is a welcoming team who encourage each other to aim high and do great work!
Why Anchor?
- Anchor offers its people Not for Profit Salary Packaging, a flexible workplace strategy, and support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
- Amazing company culture! Anchor will support you to do your best.
- The chance to OWN your role and be the best you can be.
Next steps
We want to know why you would love to work with Anchor and what you can bring to this role. Please apply today and tell us why you would be the perfect fit for us!
A position description which includes further information can be found here.
This is a Full-Time (1.0 FTE) permanent, position located in Lilydale commencing in late March 2023.
Applications close midday Thursday 9 March 2023.
Volunteer Opportunities
As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, our volunteers help make it possible for us to continue to support our local community but offering their time, skills and services. Volunteering can take on many forms and provides an opportunity to give back to the community, make new friends and learn about Anchor and what we do.
Volunteering opportunities will be listed as they become available however, if you have any questions regarding volunteering, please feel free to contact us.
Student placement with Anchor
Anchor has a strong commitment to providing quality learning opportunities to students undertaking placements across the organisation.
A placement with Anchor ensures you will be surrounded by an encouraging and supportive team, receive regular supervision, and have professional development opportunities available.
We do, however, receive a large number of student placement requests each year and regrettably, we are unable to accommodate them all.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of students do Anchor take for placement?
Anchor accepts a wide variety of students on placement each year. All students must be completing a qualification, in particular a Certificate IV and above.
A placement must be part of the course requirement, and students must be supported by their education provider to complete a placement with us.
I’m a student but my course doesn’t require me to complete a placement. Can I volunteer instead?
Due to the demand and number of applications we receive for student placements, unfortunately we are only able to accommodate people who are required to undertake placement. We are unable to provide volunteer student placements.
Do you take international students seeking an internship in Australia?
Regrettably, we can’t assist in your request for a placement or internship while you’re here in Australia.
Can I do my work experience at Anchor?
Given the nature of the work Anchor does and issues of client confidentiality, we do not have the capacity to offer these kinds of opportunities.
I have to research an organisation for my assignment and I want to look at Anchor. Can you help me?
Most of the information you would need for an assignment can be found on our website. For more information about our work please see:
Anchor’s flexible working strategies
We’re open to talking about flexible working strategies for many of our positions, understanding that people have commitments outside of work too. These can include flexible hours based on your life outside work, or working remotely, where we can accommodate it.
Generous leave arrangements
On top of the leave entitlements that you might typically expect, Anchor is committed to our staff by offering additional personal leave and other leave types. We offer our staff time away from work to attend significant cultural or religious events and opportunities to purchase additional leave.
Maximising your income
Anchor offers all paid employees the option to put general living expenses and entertainment expenses, like eating out and meals, towards their tax-free income. This can mean up to another $18,500 per year tax free! We partner with our salary packaging provider to also offer novated leasing arrangements, helping you do more with your money.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to creating a culture that is welcoming and equitable for all. An important part of our inclusive practices are the celebration of significant days, taking action towards improving our cultural safety and respect.
Building an organisation that focusses on Health, Safety and Wellbeing
We strive to build an organisation that is centred around health, safety and wellbeing in which all employees actively engage and take responsibility for their own health and safety, our colleagues and our clients. Some of our current health, safety and wellbeing focuses include:
- Awareness days such as RU OK? Day
- Health and Safety initiatives including flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Building Health and Wellbeing in all Organisational Policy and Procedures
- Excellence in Practice Committee
- Health and Safety Representatives
- Incident Management System
- Return to work coordination
