Youth Worker

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Gympie Regional; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Tax savings with Novated Car Lease

Employee Discounts

Health Insurance Discount

Career Opportunities

Free annual Flu vaccinations

Job summary

A community support organization in Queensland is seeking a dedicated Residential Youth Worker to provide care and support to children and young people in out-of-home care. Responsibilities include planning activities, helping with personal goal achievement, and maintaining a positive environment. Candidates should have a Certificate IV in relevant fields and experience in engaging with youth. This role offers various perks, including salary packaging and health insurance discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Able to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children in out-of-home care.
• Help create a safe and stable environment.
• Plan and participate in meaningful activities.

Skills

Engaging with children and young people

Building positive relationships

Understanding trauma-informed care

Ability to work independently

Crisis management

Knowledge of child protection principles

Education

Certificate IV or higher in Child, Youth & Family Intervention

Job description

About us

At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.

About the Role

As a Residential Youth Worker, you will provide care and support to children and young people living in out-of-home care or at risk within their family environment. Your role is to help create a safe, stable and supportive setting that promotes each young person's emotional, social and developmental wellbeing.

You will be the primary caregiver during your shift, supporting young people to build life skills, follow daily routines, and engage in age-appropriate activities. You will work closely with the Coordinator and Service Manager to implement trauma-informed support strategies for young people with complex needs.

A typical day may include:

• Planning and participating in meaningful activities with young people
• Supporting young people to achieve personal goals and develop life skills
• Promoting healthy routines, hygiene and nutrition
• Writing daily case notes, completing administrative tasks, and incident reporting
• Contributing to a supportive and collaborative team environment

Please note: Casual Youth Workers are not assigned to a single location. You will be deployed to various residential care homes within the region, depending on organisational requirements.

Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements

• A Certificate IV or higher qualification in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Services, Community Services, or a related field
• Current Blue Card
• Current Licensed Care Service (LCS)
• Completion of Hope and Healing Framework training
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence

About You

• Experience engaging with children and young people from diverse backgrounds
• Skilled in building positive, respectful relationships
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Understands trauma-informed care and the impact of trauma on development and behaviour
• Knowledge of child protection principles and relevant legislation, including the Child Protection Act 1999
• Calm and flexible in crisis situations, with a focus on safety and compliance
• Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
• Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
• Employee Discounts at some of Australia\'s leading retailers.
• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
• Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.
• Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations

What happens now?

Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answering a few screening questions.

We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact: Helen Reda 073838 7686

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.