Are you an experienced Youth Support Worker who is passionate about making a positive impact to young people's lives?
About us
Connecting Families are passionate about ensuring that we provide the highest quality of care to children and young people. This is achieved through taking a holistic approach to care that is focused on not only meeting their health and wellbeing needs, but creating an environment where they can achieve their goals. We are passionate about our people and supporting our workers who are in the field and working closely with our child and young people. We strive to create an environment that is supportive and fosters a team approach in everything that we do.
Our motto: one team, one family.
About the role:
We are currently looking for a team of reliable and dedicated Youth Workers to support an NGO customer with Labour Hire Services in Wauchope NSW.
We want to provide a safe & loving environment. We support child and youth (0 – 18yrs) in residential settings. We are looking for a range of youth workers with a background in therapeutic intensive care, first aid mental health, and/or disability support. As an integral part of our team, you'll be encouraged to utilise your passion and skills to support our young people to grow, develop, heal and feel empowered. If you want to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable young people, this is the job for you.
About You:
* You have completed a minimum of Certificate III in Community Services, Youth Work, or Disability
* You have previous experience working with young people – ITC or Disability settings.
* You have the ability to connect and build rapport with the young people and show a genuine interest in their lives, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
* You have the ability to manage difficult situations and behaviours and be able to de-escalate these situations in a therapeutic way.
* You are committed to providing client-focused services with positive outcomes.
Essential requirements:
* NDIS Worker Screening Check
* Employee - Working with Children’s Check
* Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks
* A valid Australian driver’s license with a reliable and comprehensively insured car
* A current First Aid and CPR Certificate
* A current certification in Trauma Informed Care (desirable)
* Youth Mental Health First Aid (desirable)
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the young person to feel safe and nurtured in a stable environment.
* Help them feel a strong sense of identity and belonging.
* Assist in building positive and trusting connections with family, friends, and community.
* Encourage them to learn and develop to their full potential.
* Guide them in making healthy lifestyle choices and accessing health care services.
* Support the development of strong social and interpersonal skills.
* Provide daily living support, therapeutic care, mental health support, community engagement, wellbeing, education, and disability support (including some manual handling).
In addition to the above, your role will also include:
* Daily tasks can include household tasks (cooking/cleaning), transport, and personal care.
* Actively participate in the adherence to care plans, allied health plans, and behavioural support plans.
* Complete verbal and written reports.
Connecting Families benefits:
* Online Training
* Free confidential counselling sessions available to staff
* Opportunity to travel interstate for casual shifts - we cover flights and accommodation costs!
Due to the high volume of responses only successful candidates will be contacted.
Thank you for your understanding.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $40.00 – $80.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 8 per week
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Afternoon shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Every weekend
* Fixed shift
* Monday to Friday
* Morning shift
* Night shift
* No weekends
* On call
* Overtime
* Public holidays
* Rotating roster
* Shift work
* Weekend availability
* Weekends only
Supplementary Pay:
* Overtime pay
* Penalty rates
Education:
* Certificate I - IV (Preferred)
Experience:
* Youth work: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* First Aid Certification (Preferred)
* Working with Children Check (Preferred)
* NDIS Worker Screening Check (Preferred)
* National Police Certificate (Preferred)
* Australian Driver Licence (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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