Child, Youth & Family Support Worker - Lynbrook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Great culture

Job summary

Community Staffing Australia invites applications for a casual Child, Youth & Family Support Worker based in Lynbrook, VIC. Immediate start with on-call availability across mornings to evenings, including weekends and public holidays.

Roles involve supporting children and families across home-based, residential, and community settings. Applicants should have a relevant qualification (Cert III/IV) and be prepared for on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Cert 3 or Cert IV in Community Services or currently studying in related field.
• National Police Check and Right to Work check (CSA resource provided).
• Current Victorian Driver Licence (P2 minimum).
• Working With Children's Check (Employment).
• NDIS Check.
• Reliable vehicle and car insurance.

Skills

On-call availability

Flexible schedule

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Cert 3 or Cert IV in Community Services

Tools

Driver Licence (Victorian, P2 minimum)

Working With Children Check

NDIS Check

First Aid + CPR

Job description

Child, Youth & Family Support Worker - Lynbrook

Community Staffing Australia – Lynbrook 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.

Settings you will work in

• 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!