Child, Youth & Family Support Worker - Belgrave

Community Staffing Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff development opportunities

Great company culture

Growing company

Job summary

Community Staffing Australia in Belgrave is seeking a casual Child, Youth and Family Support Worker to assist across multiple out-of-home care settings. The role requires on-call availability 6 am–8 pm on weekdays and capacity to work mornings, afternoons, weekends and holidays.

Applicants should hold a Cert 3 or Cert IV in Community Services (or be currently studying) and have a valid driver licence, Working With Children Check and NDIS/Police clearances. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Key Selection Criteria include empathy, compassion and a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Availability on an on-call basis between 6 am and 8 pm on weekdays.
• Ability to provide support from residence within 1 hour drive.
• Reliability, trustworthiness and initiative are important.

Responsibilities

• Engaged across multiple OoHC settings including Therapeutic Residential Care, Home-Based Care and Integrated Family Services.
• Provide on-call support during specified hours and days, including weekends and public holidays.
• Maintain safety, confidentiality and a professional approach in all interactions.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Availability on-call

Reliability

Initiative

De-escalation

Trauma-informed approach

Respect for privacy

Education

Cert 3 or Cert IV in Community Services

Job description

Child, Youth & Family Support Worker - Belgrave

Community Staffing Australia – Belgrave VIC

Casual/Temporary

14d ago , from Community Staffing Australia

Position:Child, Youth and Family Support Worker

Employment:Casual

Start Date:Immediate

Salary:$35-$55 + Super and Km's

Community Staffing Australia is a highly recommended and reliable Staffing Agency that provides a compassionate, highly engaged, empathetic and trusted support worker workforce across the Child, Youth and Family (Out of Home Care) sector in Victoria. Working with multiple Community Service Organisations, Community Staffing Australia provides a solid foundation of support in the communities we serve.

As a CSA Child, Youth and Family Support Worker, you will be engaged across multiple OoHC settings, including:

• Therapeutic (Youth) Residential Care
• Home-Based Care
• Disability (SIL)
• Supervised Family Contact
• Integrated Family Services
• Youth Transport
• Respite Support
• Emergency Contingency Support

Successful candidates will have:

• A Cert 3 or Cert IV (or currently studying) in a related relevant Community Services qualification, including the completion of the mandatory top-up training units (Community Staffing Australia offers limited paid top-up training for applicants who meet all other criteria)
• Availability on an on-call basis between 6 am and 8 pm during the weekdays.
• Available three days a week
• The ability to work regular business hours, afternoons, weekends, overnight stays, and public holidays.

Mandatory Requirements:

• National Police Check and Right to Work check (CSA-specific resource provided)
• Current Victorian Driver Licence (P2 minimum)
• Working With Children's Check (Employment)
• NDIS Check
• Reliable and roadworthy vehicle
• Full Comprehensive Car Insurance
• Current Accredited First Aid + CPR [HLTAID011 and HLTAID009]
• Passport, Australian Birth Certificate and/or Australian Citizenship (proof of ID)

Key Selection Criteria:

• Experience supporting, engaging and mentoring children.
• Empathy, compassion, and a positive attitude
• Ensuring that you can provide stability for a young person.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect individuals' privacy
• Availability on an on-call basis between 6 am and 8 pm during the weekdays
• Ability to provide support (up to 1 hour drive) from the place of residence.
• Reliable, trustworthy, taking Initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be highly attentive to surrounding environments to uphold the safety of self and young people in support.
• Ability to de-escalate heightened behaviour with a young person who has experienced trauma in a calm and appropriate manner.
• Must respect diversity and maintain a professional environment.

Additional information

• A workplace that acknowledges and values their staff
• Professional development opportunities!
• Growing company with great culture!