Youth Worker

A Good Start to Life; Cairns Regional; Presencial; AUD 34 440 000 - 41 328 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Child-safe organisation

Inclusive environment

Resumo da oferta

A Good Start to Life is seeking dedicated care support for children and young people aged 0–18 in Cairns. The role focuses on building independence through daily routines, assisting with personal care, meals and morning/evening preparation, and providing a supportive, safe environment.

You will be part of a small, trusted team with a permanent part-time roster, offering predictable hours and ongoing relationship-building with each young person and their care team.

Qualificações

• Mandatory care role requiring patience and calm demeanor.
• Must hold or be enrolled in Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work or related field.
• Necessary safety and safeguarding knowledge (trauma-informed, person-centered approaches).

Responsabilidades

• Support children and young people with individualized routines and life skills.
• Care for personal needs, meals, and daily preparation alongside their goals.
• Maintain safety, dignity and respect while responding to behaviours of concern.

Formação académica

Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, or related qualification

Ferramentas

Working with Children Blue Card

NDIS Worker Screening Check

First Aid & CPR

Descrição da oferta de emprego

You’re supporting children and young people each with their own personality, experiences, strengths, challenges, needs and goals.
One shift might involve helping a young person get ready for school, supporting personal care, preparing meals or helping them start their day with confidence.
You might help build independence through everyday routines and life skills, while providing the right level of support along the way.
You might sit and listen after a difficult day, celebrate a small achievement or simply be someone they know they can rely on.
You may support young people by responding to behaviours of concern while maintaining safety, dignity and respect.

Proposed Roster
To support consistency and build strong relationships, the permanent part-time position will be offered with an agreed regular roster, providing predictable hours and opportunities to become a familiar and trusted member of the young person's support team.
Proposed roster:
A)
Week 1: Monday 4pm – 10pm & Sunday 4pm – 10pm
Week 2: Monday 4pm – 10pm, Tuesday 4pm – 10pm, Thursday 4pm – 10pm & Friday 4pm – 10pm – ALL WITH SLEEPOVER COMPONANT (8 am finish)

You’re supporting children and young people each with their own personality, experiences, strengths, challenges, needs and goals.
One shift might involve helping a young person get ready for school, supporting personal care, preparing meals or helping them start their day with confidence.
You might help build independence through everyday routines and life skills, while providing the right level of support along the way.
You might sit and listen after a difficult day, celebrate a small achievement or simply be someone they know they can rely on.
You may support young people by responding to behaviours of concern while maintaining safety, dignity and respect.

Proposed Roster
To support consistency and build strong relationships, the permanent part-time position will be offered with an agreed regular roster, providing predictable hours and opportunities to become a familiar and trusted member of the young person's support team.
Proposed roster:
A)
Week 1: Monday 4pm – 10pm & Sunday 4pm – 10pm
Week 2: Monday 4pm – 10pm, Tuesday 4pm – 10pm, Thursday 4pm – 10pm & Friday 4pm – 10pm – ALL WITH SLEEPOVER COMPONANT (8 am finish)

B)
Week 1: Tuesday 6am – 4pm, Wednesday 8am – 4pm
Week 2: Monday 6am – 4pm, Wednesday 8am – 4pm, Friday 6am – 4pm & Sunday 6am – 4pm

C)
Week 1: Wednesday 4pm – 10pm Thursday 4pm – 10pm, Friday 4pm – 10pm & Saturday 4pm – 10pm
Week 2: Wednesday 4pm – 10pm Thursday 4pm – 10pm, Friday 4pm – 10pm & Sunday 4pm – 10pm
You might be a great fit if you:

• Genuinely enjoy working with children and young people aged 0–18
• Are confident and comfortable supporting young people
• Are calm, patient and able to support young people throughemotional regulation and challenging moments
• Can follow individual care, medical and support plans while maintaining a safe and consistent environment
• Can encourageindependence, participation and community involvement, regardless of a young person’s level of ability
• Are a strong communicator who can build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Bring warmth, positivity and a willingness to learn, understanding that every young person has different needs

You'll Bring

• A current Australian driver's licence (minimum P2).
• A Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain them.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• A completed or currently enrolled Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work or a related qualification.
• Experience supporting people with complex behaviours, including using trauma-informed, person-centred approaches and maintaining safety during escalated situations.
• Availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts across a 7-day roster

GSL is committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.
We’re dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves.