Empathetic Child & Youth Support Worker - On-Call Casual

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Growing company with great culture!

Job summary

Community Staffing Australia in Footscray, VIC seeks a casual Child, Youth and Family Support Worker to provide compassionate, on-call support across multiple out-of-home-care settings in Victoria. Start date is immediate and shifts encompass mornings, afternoons, overnights, weekends, and public holidays.

The role requires a Cert 3 or Cert IV in Community Services (or current study), police and working checks, a valid driver license, and a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Cert 3 or Cert IV (or currently studying) in Community Services, including mandatory top-up training units.
• Availability on an on-call basis between 6 am and 8 pm during weekdays.
• Available three days a week.
• Ability to work regular business hours, afternoons, weekends, overnight stays, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Engage across multiple OoHC settings including therapeutic residential care, home-based care, and others.
• Provide stability and supportive mentoring to children and young people.
• De-escalate challenging behaviours with trauma-informed care while maintaining safety.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Confidentiality

On-call availability

Flex hours

Education

Cert 3/Cert IV in Community Services

Job description

Community Staffing Australia in Footscray, VIC seeks a casual Child, Youth and Family Support Worker to provide compassionate, on-call support across multiple out-of-home-care settings in Victoria. Start date is immediate and shifts encompass mornings, afternoons, overnights, weekends, and public holidays.

The role requires a Cert 3 or Cert IV in Community Services (or current study), police and working checks, a valid driver license, and a reliable vehicle.