About us:
At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.
Our Out of Home Care services offer a variety of child protection, youth justice, outreach, family intervention and family support services. We are on the lookout for suitable applicants who meet the minimum standard qualification and have relevant experience supporting others to achieve their personal goals join our team!
About the Role:
The overall purpose of the Youth Worker, Residential Care is to provide care and/or support to children and young people, in out of home care and/or living within at risk families. The care and support provided by Youth Workers will enhance opportunities for the young person to participate in age-appropriate activities to support development of positive self-regard, to support community inclusion, to support positive relations with family of origin and to contribute to placement stability.
This role involves being the primary caregiver during shift, ensuring the safety of young people in care, and imparting essential life skills to establish a consistent routine. Collaborating with the Coordinator and Service Manager, you'll help develop trauma-informed interventions for these young individuals with complex issues.
What a day in the life of a Residential Youth Worker looks like:
Permanent Part-Time Rates starting at $40.48 per hour (excluding allowances).
Current positions available:
Felsman Floater line (40hrs/fortnight) (Regents Park and Logan Reserve)
Week 1 : Wed (5pm to 10:30pm + S/O 6:30am to 9 am), Thu (5pm to 10:30pm + S/O 6:30am to 9 am)
Week 2 : Mon (5pm to 10:30pm + S/O 6:30am to 9 am), Tue (5pm to 10:30pm + S/O 6:30am to 9 am), Fri (5pm to 10:30pm + S/O 6:30am to 9 am)
Please note shift times may vary according operational and on school holidays.
Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements
About You:
What happens now?
Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answering a few simple screening questions.
We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact: Jacinta at jfuss@ anglicaresq.org.au
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date and/or close this advertisement early if a suitable applicant/s is selected.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.
OOHC Youth Worker & Coordinator
OOHC Youth Worker & Coordinator
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