Join to apply for the Residential Youth Worker, Foyer Oxford role at Anglicare WA.4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.Casual resi youth worker role with various evening, night and weekend shifts.$46.69 casual rate plus super and applicable penalties.Be part of a diverse team supporting young people at risk.Reach further with us!Join the Foyer Oxford team and as a Residential Youth Worker support young people living there. You will build relationships with and provide emotional practical support to young people, especially in times of crisis. You will implement individualised safety and wellbeing strategies and provide practical support and advocacy to young people as deemed appropriate and agreed. You will deliver youth work support in line with developed case management plans and facilitate opportunities for learning and development of independent living skills.As a member of the wider Foyer team you will seek to engage young people in the Foyer community and will actively create opportunities for engagement through arts, crafts, sports, performing arts and other special interests or hobbies.This is a casual opportunity based in Leederville, with various hours and shifts available, including evening work, nights and weekends (shift penalties apply).What You BringTo be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent skills and experience.Ability to engage and build strong relationships with and motivate ‘at risk’ young people.Ability to work independently and appropriately respond to crises as necessary.Ability to accept, respect and work with young people:from a broad range of backgrounds and abilities.from different cultures, particularly with Aboriginal & CaLD young people.who may identify as LGBTI.from all belief systems.Good written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated behaviour management, conflict resolution, advocacy and negotiation skills.Record keeping skills, including the ability to work with computer software packages.Up to date knowledge of resources in the youth services field.Some flexibility for shifts, including weekends, public holidays and sleep-overs.The successful candidate must also possess a current National Police Clearance valid within the last 12 months, a WA Working with Children Check and a current First Aid Certificate.Impact And BenefitsSharing your knowledge, skills and experience you will make an impact to the lives of young people and communities across Perth. In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.Why join us? At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you. To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.For further information about the role or the program please contact Pia Hill, Senior Community Development Worker on 0478 035 811.Child Safe: Anglicare WA is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.Voice to Parliament: Anglicare WA is committed to walking alongside First Nations people and support the establishment of a Voice to Parliament, enshrined in the Constitution.Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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