Youth Worker – Flexible Part-Time Family Support

UnitingCare Queensland; Townsville City; Híbrido; AUD 46.000 - 66.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work arrangements

NFP Salary Packaging

Parental leave benefits

Career development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

UnitingCare Queensland invites applications for a Youth Worker to join our Family and Disability Services team in Townsville, supporting young people and families across Family Support, ASPIRE and Targeted Family Support programs.

The role focuses on practical, strengths‑based support, relationship building and collaborating with services to help youths gain life skills and community connections while studying or applying existing qualifications.

Formación

• A relevant Youth Work qualification or current study towards a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioural Sciences or related discipline.
• Experience supporting children, young people or families in work, placement, volunteering or community settings.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships with young people and families.

Responsabilidades

• Build positive and respectful relationships with young people, parents and carers.
• Provide practical, therapeutic and person‑centred support aligned with individual case plans.
• Help young people develop confidence, independence, life skills and social connections.
• Support young people and families to participate in their communities.
• Guide clients to make informed decisions about their lives and future pathways.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other services to support positive family outcomes.

Conocimientos

Rapport building

Listening

Calm under pressure

Communication

Driver Licence

Educación

Youth Work qualification

Bachelor’s degree in related field (Social Work/Counselling/Psychology/Human Services/Behavioural Sciences)

Herramientas

Blue Card / WWC

Driver Licence

Descripción del empleo

UnitingCare Queensland invites applications for a Youth Worker to join our Family and Disability Services team in Townsville, supporting young people and families across Family Support, ASPIRE and Targeted Family Support programs.

The role focuses on practical, strengths‑based support, relationship building and collaborating with services to help youths gain life skills and community connections while studying or applying existing qualifications.