• Would you like to receive free accommodation?
• Easily combine this volunteer live-in role with your work or study commitments.
• Western and Northern suburbs locations

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria 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, 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.

Overview of the Program

COMPASS is a leaving care initiative between Anglicare Victoria and Vincent Care and is Australia’s largest Social Impact Bond. COMPASS will help young people successfully transition from Out of Home Care and set them on a positive path to independence. The COMPASS Model

Through the COMPASS program, young people have the opportunity to live in a property with a mentor. The Live-In Mentor’s role is to provide direction, encouragement and support for the young people aged 18-20 years.

Live-In Mentors are required to act as positive role models and assist the young people in the house to develop independent living skills. They are expected to demonstrate a positive and balanced lifestyle and be engaged in some form of employment, study or training. They are also required to participate equally in domestic chores and duties and to ensure that any conflicts arising within the household are dealt with in a positive and productive manner.

Live-In Mentors are not paid workers but volunteers. They are required to equally contribute to utility expenses, however are not required to pay rent. Live-In Mentors receive an honorarium payment of $70 per week.

The Position:

The Live-In Mentor’s role is to live at the designated property with two young people aged 18-20 and provide direction, encouragement and support within the household. Live-In Mentors are required to act as positive role models and assist the young people in the house to develop independent living skills. They are expected to demonstrate a positive and balanced lifestyle and be engaged in some form of employment, study or training. They are also required to participate equally in domestic chores and duties and to ensure that any conflicts arising within the household are dealt with in a positive and productive manner.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need: Essential

Live-In Mentors are assessed on the following 5 key competencies:

• Ensure a safe environment that is free from abuse
• Demonstrate a personal readiness and capacity to become a Live-In Mentor
• Good understanding or willingness to learn about adolescent development and trauma
• Promote the positive development and independent living skills of young people
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Engaged in paid employment and/or study

Desirable skills, knowledge, and experience

• Voluntary and/or mentoring experience with young people
• Positive interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people in the community.
• A background in community services, education, health or emergency services will be highly regarded.

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.

For further enquiries or to submit an application please contact Crystal Ibrahim on (03) 9334 1230 or Crystal.Ibrahim@anglicarevic.org.au

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.