About the Role
There is no greater honour, no bigger privilege than partnering with children, young people, and families to positively impact their lives.
At Life Without Barriers, we believe that supporting children, young people and families involved with, or at risk of being involved with, the child protection system takes passion, strength, expertise, commitment, and a relentless desire to help them grow, learn, heal, and thrive.
We are currently looking for experienced Casual Youth Workers to work in the Logan, South Brisbane and Gold Coast region to support children and young people within our Foster Care and Residential programs. Experience working with biological families, in home or out in the community, is desirable.
Key Responsibilities
* Form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships with children and young people by building trust through visible interest and active engagement
* Act as an appropriate adult role model, seeking to engage young people in purposeful activities aimed at developing life skills and self-worth
* Support the involvement of family and where applicable, facilitate family visits/connection and the promotion of positive family relationships with children and young people, to suit individual needs
* Promote and encourage positive relationships with peers and other persons significant to the child/young person
* Assist the child/young person to participate as full as possible in making decisions about the activities undertaken
Skills & Experience
* Knowledge of the Circle of Security and CARE frameworks will be highly advantageous
* Experience with family intervention program is desirable
* Valid Full Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence
* Valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
* Complete Hope and Healing Framework Foundations prior to starting (we will enrol you in this if successful)
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).
Benefits
* Salary packaging tax benefits, meal entertainment benefit, novated leasing and more
* Growing organisation with great career opportunities
* Ongoing training and mentorship