Youth Support Worker - Night shifts

MacKillop Family Services Pty; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Hourly Rate

Salary packaging up to $18,550 p.a.

Paid Training (TCI, Sanctuary)

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive Environment

Sanctuary Model training

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services is seeking dedicated Residential Care Workers for night shifts in the Warrnambool region, in permanent part-time or casual roles, reporting to the Residential House Supervisor and supporting young people in out-of-home care.

The position requires a Certificate IV in relevant field or equivalent, a genuine interest in young people, empathy, and strong emotional regulation. A current First Aid, Working with Children Check, and NDIS Worker Screening are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification such as Certificate IV or Diploma in related fields.
• Demonstrated empathy for young people and strong emotional self-regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to young people in a residential setting.
• Work across night shifts across weekdays and weekends.
• Operate within the Out of Home Care Program under supervision.

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Diploma of Community Services

Diploma of Social Work

Job description

About the role:

We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Residential Care Workers to join our team in either Permanent Part-Time or Casual capacities. All available vacancies are for night shifts, and successful candidates must be available to work overnight hours across weekdays and weekends while providing high-quality care and support to young people in a residential care setting.

This is a parttime and casual opportunity based throughout our Warrnambool region within our Out of Home Care Program. This position reports to the Residential House Supervisor.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or if you hold a similar or relevant qualification such as a Cert 4 or a Diploma of Community Services, Social Work, or another related tertiary qualification you’re also encouraged to apply.
• A genuine interest in young people and their wellbeing.
• Demonstrate empathy for young people in our care in an open minded and nonjudgmental manner.
• Highly developed capacity for emotional self-regulation including the capacity to set and maintain consistent boundaries to provide safety, stability and consistency.

For a full listing please view the Position Description at the bottom of this page.

For more information, please contact:

Shawit Tasaw at [e-mail]

Our offer:

• Competitive Hourly Rate in the SCHADS Award Level 2-3, dependent on qualification and experience.
• Salary packaging–we can help you to maximise yoursalary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Program-Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.

You must have a:

• First Aid Certification (with minimum 6-month validity)
• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people.Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.