Mentor – Community Services Anglicare SA

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Casual/client-linked (approximately 3 hours per week) OR Part-time available
  • Various locations (Southern, Central & North)
  • Provide mentoring support to young people to build their confidence and achieve their goals 

What we offer:

  • Flexible working options – tell us what you need for that work-life balance*
  • Access to our fantastic salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay with $15,899 tax free each year
  • Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card provides you with an additional $2,650 tax free per year
  • Paid parental leave, including superannuation paid on parental leave
  • Genuine career development opportunities across the organisation
  • Discounted motor vehicles and gym memberships
  • BUPA and Medibank health cover discounts
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you, and your family

*AnglicareSA offers a range of flexible working arrangements that are aimed at meeting your diverse needs and the different operating environments across AnglicareSA. This includes working from home, part-time work, compressed working weeks and flexible working hours. The suitability of different arrangements will depend on your individual needs, the position you are applying for, and team and customer requirements. You are encouraged to discuss your needs during the application process.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic role models to provide therapeutic mentoring support children and young people under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive, who are considered to be at risk of disengaging from education and community supports. You will support your mentee to achieve their goals and reach their potential by identifying and overcoming barriers to achieve social, emotional, educational and employment outcomes. 

What can you expect to be doing?

  • Build structured and trusting relationships and offer guidance, support and encouragement to develop confidence and competence in mentees
  • Support the development of mentee goal plans, case plans and transition from care plans ensuring integration of the young persons identified cultural needs
  • Assist mentees in their participation in education, training and/or employment or volunteering, to achieve success and to reach their full potential
  • Support mentees to prepare for their transition from care, improve their independent livings skills to prepare them for adulthood and to promote social and emotional wellbeing and positive connections with their community
  • Be culturally sensitive to the needs of mentees at all times

What do you need to bring?

  • Safe Environments, Through Their Eyes training certificate
  • Responding to Abuse and Neglect certificate
  • Proven communication skills to engage and establish rapport with children and young people from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated commitment to reflective practice that focuses on strengths and builds capacity of individuals.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess information, and collaboratively plan and implement appropriate services to children and young people who have been affected by abuse and/or neglect.
  • Qualifications in (or working towards) either Psychology, Community Services, Social Work or similar will be highly regarded 
  • First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
  • Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Who is AnglicareSA?

As one of SA’s largest social services provider, AnglicareSA makes a positive difference to the lives of more than 50,000 people each year. Our almost 2000 employees, and 300 volunteers support individuals, families and communities, responding to their immediate need and working with them to build capacity to restore and maintain dignity and control in their lives. Our services are broad, supporting people at every stage of life.

We believe in social justice, the equal worth of each citizen, equality of opportunity and the importance of strong communities. Together we change lives.

How to Apply:

View the attached Job Description via the vacancy’s application page on the AnglicareSA website for further details on the role requirements.

If this sounds like you please click on Apply and submit your application!

We do not accept applications via email but for more information, please contact: Sarah Recruitment Business Partner at [email protected]     

Note: this is an expression of interest. You will be contacted should a suitable opportunity arise that aligns with your skills, experience, and availability.

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. Applications may also close before this date.

YouBelong@AnglicareSA

At AnglicareSA, we want everyone to feel that they can be themselves and that they belong. We value diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please contact the person listed above to discuss joining AnglicareSA and visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is a White Ribbon organisation committed to the prevention of violence against women.

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