Impactful Residential Youth Support Worker

Anglicare Cq; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Anglicare Central Queensland Limited | Gladstone is seeking casual Residential Support Workers in Gladstone to support young people in care homes and the community. You will help provide safety, stability, and structure as part of the care team.

Typical duties include shift work, engaging with young people, supporting care plan goals, facilitating family contact, and enabling educational, health, and recreational activities aligned with individual plans.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention/Community Services or working toward this qualification (proof of enrolment required).
• Alternative qualifications or working towards: Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services or Youth Work; Diploma in Behavioural Science, Counselling, Nursing or Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Shift work.
• Engage with young people to support them in all aspects of life, both in the home and wider community.
• Implement strategies identified in the care plan and participate in review of care plans to ensure young people have clear, relevant, and achievable goals.
• Support planned contact and connectedness to family as approved by child safety services.
• Support social, recreational, educational and health activities for young people in line with their individual care plan.

Job description

Anglicare Central Queensland Limited | Gladstone is seeking casual Residential Support Workers in Gladstone to support young people in care homes and the community. You will help provide safety, stability, and structure as part of the care team.

Typical duties include shift work, engaging with young people, supporting care plan goals, facilitating family contact, and enabling educational, health, and recreational activities aligned with individual plans.