Youth & Family Support Advocate (Casual, On‑Call)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Growing company culture

Job summary

Community Staffing Australia – Cranbourne VIC is seeking a Casual Child, Youth & Family Support Worker to engage with young people across multiple out-of-home care settings. Start date is immediate, with on-call hours across early mornings to evenings.

The role requires a Cert 3 or Cert IV in Community Services (or studying) and a current Working with Children Check, Police Check, and driver licence. Availability three days a week is preferred, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Cert 3 or Cert IV in Community Services or related qualification.
• Mandatory on-call availability between 6 am and 8 pm on weekdays.
• Experience supporting and engaging children across OoHC settings.

Responsibilities

• Engage and support children across OoHC settings including Therapeutic Residential Care, Home-Based Care, SIL, and related services.
• Provide on-call coverage across varying hours, including afternoons, weekends, and public holidays.
• Maintain safety, confidentiality and professional boundaries while supporting youth in care.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

On-call availability

Education

Cert 3 or Cert IV in Community Services

Relvant qualification in progress or completed

Job description

Community Staffing Australia – Cranbourne VIC is seeking a Casual Child, Youth & Family Support Worker to engage with young people across multiple out-of-home care settings. Start date is immediate, with on-call hours across early mornings to evenings.

The role requires a Cert 3 or Cert IV in Community Services (or studying) and a current Working with Children Check, Police Check, and driver licence. Availability three days a week is preferred, with travel as needed.