Trauma-Informed Youth Worker (Sleepover Shifts)

The Burdekin Association; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15900 tax free

Staff discounts

Collaborative, supportive team

Make a difference in young people's​​s

Job summary

The Burdekin Association in Sydney is seeking Permanent Part-Time and Casual Youth Workers with a therapeutic, person-centred approach. You will be available to work weekend sleepover shifts and contribute to care in our houses in Marrickville and surrounding suburbs.

Join a not-for-profit team dedicated to preventing homelessness, supporting wellbeing and helping young people develop independent living skills through guided routines and trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate 3 in Youth Work, Community Services or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Out of Home Care or Foster Care settings.
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Must be available to work weekend sleepover shifts.

Responsibilities

• Engage with young people to build life and independent living skills.
• Support young people with daily routines such as cooking and cleaning.
• Organise and participate in activities that promote growth and wellbeing.
• Provide consistent, trauma-informed, person-centred care.
• Collaborate with Case Managers & other professionals to support the young person’s care plan.
• Support family contact activities where appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.

Skills

De-escalation skills

Trauma-informed care

Working with Children Checks

National Police Check

Driver's Licence

Flexible availability

Education

Certificate III in Youth Work or related field

Job description

The Burdekin Association in Sydney is seeking Permanent Part-Time and Casual Youth Workers with a therapeutic, person-centred approach. You will be available to work weekend sleepover shifts and contribute to care in our houses in Marrickville and surrounding suburbs.

Join a not-for-profit team dedicated to preventing homelessness, supporting wellbeing and helping young people develop independent living skills through guided routines and trauma-informed care.