Night & After-Hours Youth Care Worker

MacKillop Family Services Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS Level 3

Salary sacrifice up to $18,550/yr

Wellbeing support

Sanctuary Model

Job summary

MacKillop National After Hours Services Unit is seeking an After Hours Support Worker in Canberra to provide high quality residential care for vulnerable young people. You will report to the After Hours Support Worker Coordinator and work with residential care staff, case workers and families to deliver safe, supportive outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing nurturing environments, helping youths gain independent living skills, maintaining records, and undertaking roving duties across ACT

Qualifications

• Motivation, passion, and resilience to work with Young People.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and think on your feet.
• Availability to work a variety of shifts including sleepovers and active nights.
• Positive and friendly attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe and nurturing environment for young people;
• Assist young people to develop independent living skills;
• Protect and respect the rights of young people;
• Provide residential care that reflects the organisation’s values and practice frameworks;
• Work collaboratively with residential care staff, case workers, service providers and families;
• Undertake ‘Roving’ responsibilities between Residential units within the ACT;
• Maintain records and documentation as required.

Skills

Motivation & resilience

Fast-paced work

Sleepovers & nights

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Youth services exp

OH&S awareness

Job description

MacKillop National After Hours Services Unit is seeking an After Hours Support Worker in Canberra to provide high quality residential care for vulnerable young people. You will report to the After Hours Support Worker Coordinator and work with residential care staff, case workers and families to deliver safe, supportive outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing nurturing environments, helping youths gain independent living skills, maintaining records, and undertaking roving duties across ACT