Youth & Family Support Worker (Casual) – Growth & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Great company culture

Staff recognition

Job summary

Community Staffing Australia is seeking a Child, Youth & Family Support Worker for casual shifts in Lower Plenty, VIC. The role covers multiple OoHC settings and involves on-call availability between 6 am and 8 pm on weekdays, including weekends and holidays.

A Cert III/IV in Community Services is required, with training opportunities provided. Applicants should have a willingness to travel up to 1 hour from home, a valid Victorian driver licence, and relevant checks (Police, Working with

Qualifications

• Experience supporting, engaging and mentoring children.
• Ability to work on-call between 6 am and 8 pm on weekdays.
• Availability to work three days a week.
• Willingness to work regular business hours, afternoons, weekends, overnight stays and public holidays.
• Must hold a valid driver license and Working With Children Check (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Engage across multiple Out of Home Care settings (Therapeutic, Home-Based Care, Disability SIL, etc.).
• Provide supportive care to children and young people.
• Partner with families and service organisations to maintain safety and stability.

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Effective communication

Confidentiality & privacy

On-call availability

Time management & reliability

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation

Diversity & professionalism

Education

Cert 3 or Cert IV in Community Services

Job description

Community Staffing Australia is seeking a Child, Youth & Family Support Worker for casual shifts in Lower Plenty, VIC. The role covers multiple OoHC settings and involves on-call availability between 6 am and 8 pm on weekdays, including weekends and holidays.

A Cert III/IV in Community Services is required, with training opportunities provided. Applicants should have a willingness to travel up to 1 hour from home, a valid Victorian driver licence, and relevant checks (Police, Working with