Community and Homelessness Support Worker

The Position: 

The Community Support Worker will work in a small team to provide people in the Ballarat community access to emergency food support. The objectives of the position are:

• Assist in Community Breakfast and Christmas Hamper program in the Ballarat region.
• Supervise and support volunteers at the Community Breakfast program and the Christmas Hamper program.
• Assist with reporting, supplies and budgeting requirements for the Community Breakfast and the Christmas hamper programs.
• Assist in Emergency Relief services in the Ballarat region as required.
• Administration and reception tasks.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting people from all backgrounds including those who are homeless to access food and services. 
• A relevant qualification in community development, welfare, youth, recreation or related discipline and/or demonstrated experience in community development or working with parishes to assist people in need.
• A demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and to offer leadership and encouragement to volunteers.
• A commitment to social justice principles, and specifically to the aims of Anglicare Victoria as outlined in its Strategic Directions.
• A demonstrated ability to work in partnership with a range of stakeholders including the Anglican Church.
• Competent report writing/correspondence and communication skills. 
• Computer skills in all the Microsoft Office suite including specific database applications.
• Hold a current Victorian driver’s license.

How to apply:

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. Please attach your resume and a short cover letter describing your motivation to apply.

Applications close Sunday 16th August

For further enquiries contact Kim Boyd on 03 •••• •600 or email kim.boyd@anglicarevic.org.au 

The position description is available here:  Community & Homeless Support Worker PD P&ER E AW3 112022 V1.1 (6).pdf

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.