Youth Support Workers – Central Coast

NOS Ability Care; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nos Ability Care is seeking a team of reliable Youth Workers to support an NGO partner on the Central Coast, NSW. The role provides safe, therapeutic residential support for children and young people aged 0–18 years, with a focus on wellbeing and positive outcomes.

You will help young people feel safe, build a sense of identity and belonging, and develop social, educational and life skills. Daily living tasks, transport, personal care, and adherence to care plans may be required.

Qualifications

• Certificate 4 in Community Services, Youth Work, or Disability.
• Experience working with young people in ITC or Disability settings.
• Ability to connect and build rapport with young people while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to manage difficult situations and de-escalate in a therapeutic way.
• Commitment to client-focused services with positive outcomes.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children’s Check.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate and a valid Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to feel safe and nurtured in a stable environment.
• Help them develop a sense of identity and belonging.
• Build positive, trusting connections with family, friends and community.
• Support learning and development to reach full potential.
• Promote healthy lifestyle choices and access health care services.
• Develop social and interpersonal skills.
• Provide daily living support and therapeutic care as needed.
• Assist with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, transport and personal care.
• Help adhere to care plans and behaviour support plans.

Skills

Experience with young people

Rapport building

De-escalation

Client-focused service

Education

Certificate 4 in Community Services / Youth Work / Disability

Job description

We are currently looking for a team of reliable and dedicated Youth Workers to support an existing NGO customer with Labour Hire Services inCentral CoastNSW.

About You:

• You have completed a minimum of Certificate 4 in Community Services, Youth Work, or Disability
• You have previous experience working with young people – ITC or Disability settings.
• You have the ability to connect and build rapport with the young people and show a genuine interest in their lives, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• You have the ability to manage difficult situations and behaviours and be able to de-escalate these situations in a therapeutic way.
• You are committed to providing client-focused services with positive outcomes.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Employee – Working with Children’s Check
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks
• A valid Australian driver’s license with a reliable and comprehensively insured car
• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate

About the role:

We want to provide a safe & loving environment. We support child and youth (0 – 18yrs) in residential settings. We are looking for a range of youth workers with a background in therapeutic intensive care, first aid mental health, and/or disability support.

The key responsibilities of a Youth Support Worker include supporting the young person to:

• Feel safe and nurtured in a stable environment.
• Feel a strong sense of identity and belonging.
• Build positive and trusting connections with family, friends and community.
• Learn and develop to their full potential.
• Make healthy lifestyle choices and access health care services.
• Develop strong social and interpersonal skills.
• Supports: Daily living, therapeutic care, mental health support, community engagement, wellbeing, education, disability (including some manual handling)

In addition to the above, your role will also include, but not limited to:

• Daily tasks can include household tasks (cooking/cleaning), transport and personal care.
• Actively participate in the adherence to care plans, allied health plans and behavioural support plans.