Youth Worker – Oohc

The Burdekin Association; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15900 tax free

Staff discounts

Collaborative, supportive team

Make a difference in young people's​​s

Job summary

The Burdekin Association in Sydney is seeking Permanent Part-Time and Casual Youth Workers with a therapeutic, person-centred approach. You will be available to work weekend sleepover shifts and contribute to care in our houses in Marrickville and surrounding suburbs.

Join a not-for-profit team dedicated to preventing homelessness, supporting wellbeing and helping young people develop independent living skills through guided routines and trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate 3 in Youth Work, Community Services or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Out of Home Care or Foster Care settings.
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Must be available to work weekend sleepover shifts.

Responsibilities

• Engage with young people to build life and independent living skills.
• Support young people with daily routines such as cooking and cleaning.
• Organise and participate in activities that promote growth and wellbeing.
• Provide consistent, trauma-informed, person-centred care.
• Collaborate with Case Managers & other professionals to support the young person’s care plan.
• Support family contact activities where appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.

Skills

De-escalation skills

Trauma-informed care

Working with Children Checks

National Police Check

Driver's Licence

Flexible availability

Education

Certificate III in Youth Work or related field

Job description

About Us

Burdekin is an independent not-for-profit organisation working with young people and their families to prevent homelessness, provide safe housing, and support wellbeing. We believe every young person deserves to feel safe and have a home, so they can be empowered to fulfil their potential. Our vision is clear: young lives, lived to their full potential.

The Role

We are currently seeking Permanent Part-Time and Casual Youth Workers with a therapeutic, person-centred approach who are:

• Available to work a minimum of 3 sleepover shifts per fortnight
• Available to work weekends and weekdays
• Available to work in our houses based in Marrickville and surrounding suburbs

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with young people to build life and independent living skills
• Support young people with daily routines such as cooking and cleaning
• Organise and participate in activities that promote growth and wellbeing
• Provide consistent, trauma-informed, person-centred care
• Collaborate with Case Managers & other professionals to support the young person’s care plan
• Support family contact activities where appropriate
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions

Essential Requirements

• Must be available to work weekend sleepover shifts
• Minimum Certificate 3 in Youth Work, Community Services or related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Out of Home Care or Foster Care settings
• Experience working with young people impacted by trauma
• Strong de-escalation skills and understanding of therapeutic care approaches – TCI training an advantage
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Driver’s Licence

Why Join Us?

• Generous salary packaging benefits – up to $15,900 tax free
• Staff discounts on a wide range of products and services
• A collaborative, passionate and supportive team
• A role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young people
• Career progression opportunities

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re experienced and passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and can offer flexibility in your availability and work location, we’d love to hear from you.

*Burdekin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applications are encouraged from people with culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander indigenous candidates.