Casual Youth Worker: Build Independence & Community

UnitingCare SA; South Australia; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Wellbeing support

Dog-friendly workplace

Career growth

Flexible work

Parental leave

Job summary

UnitingSA is seeking a Casual Youth Worker to join our supported youth accommodation team in South Australia. The role operates on a 24-hour roster with day, afternoon, and overnight shifts, focusing on building therapeutic relationships with young people and guiding independence through living skills, education, work and community connection.

Experience with trauma-informed practice and high-risk situations is essential, along with a current Working with Children Check and willingness to work

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with complex needs.
• Ability to engage and work effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Psychological suitability to work in a Children's Residential Facility (essential) or willingness to undertake assessment.
• Current Working with Children Check (essential).
• Willingness to undertake passive (overnight) shifts is an essential requirement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and review casework with young people, including intake, assessment, case management, referrals and record keeping.
• Build safe, respectful and positive relationships with the residential environment.
• Support daily living activities, housekeeping and the development of independent living skills.
• Encourage young people to build and maintain relationships, interests and community connections.
• Work collaboratively using a client-focused, strengths-based approach.
• Respond professionally to young people's needs, requests and behaviours.
• Support young people to build confidence, self-esteem and motivation.
• Maintain current knowledge and best practice in youth support services.

Skills

Youth engagement

Trauma-informed approach

Professional boundaries

Diversity experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in Community Services / Social Work

Certificate IV in Youth Work or related (desirable)

Job description

UnitingSA is seeking a Casual Youth Worker to join our supported youth accommodation team in South Australia. The role operates on a 24-hour roster with day, afternoon, and overnight shifts, focusing on building therapeutic relationships with young people and guiding independence through living skills, education, work and community connection.

Experience with trauma-informed practice and high-risk situations is essential, along with a current Working with Children Check and willingness to work