Youth Worker (Shift Work)

Uniting SA; South Australia; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Wellbeing support

Dog-friendly workplace

Career growth

Flexible work

Parental leave

Job summary

UnitingSA is seeking a Casual Youth Worker to join our supported youth accommodation team in South Australia. The role operates on a 24-hour roster with day, afternoon, and overnight shifts, focusing on building therapeutic relationships with young people and guiding independence through living skills, education, work and community connection.

Experience with trauma-informed practice and high-risk situations is essential, along with a current Working with Children Check and willingness to work

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with complex needs.
• Ability to engage and work effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Psychological suitability to work in a Children's Residential Facility (essential) or willingness to undertake assessment.
• Current Working with Children Check (essential).
• Willingness to undertake passive (overnight) shifts is an essential requirement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and review casework with young people, including intake, assessment, case management, referrals and record keeping.
• Build safe, respectful and positive relationships with the residential environment.
• Support daily living activities, housekeeping and the development of independent living skills.
• Encourage young people to build and maintain relationships, interests and community connections.
• Work collaboratively using a client-focused, strengths-based approach.
• Respond professionally to young people's needs, requests and behaviours.
• Support young people to build confidence, self-esteem and motivation.
• Maintain current knowledge and best practice in youth support services.

Skills

Youth engagement

Trauma-informed approach

Professional boundaries

Diversity experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in Community Services / Social Work

Certificate IV in Youth Work or related (desirable)

Job description

Home & Financial Stability | Western Suburbs SA

Join us in making a difference! We're seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Casual Youth Worker in our supported youth accommodation setting.

The youth service works to a 24-hour roster with a mix of day, afternoon and passive(or overnight) shifts. We are looking for someone who has experience in building therapeutic relationships with youngpeople and who has a passion to guide young people towards independence through engagement with living skills, education, work and connection to community.

The role will involve working with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. It is important that the right candidate has knowledge of trauma informed practice, experience responding to high- risk situations and maintaining professional boundaries.

The role may be perfect for someone who already works in community services and is looking to make a difference in another setting, otherwise University students who are looking for an opportunity to grow and develop in their skills in the homeless sector.

Help empower young people who are homeless and seeking a better future.

If this sounds like you please get in contact and we will be able to answer any of your questions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver and review casework with young people, including intake, assessment, case management, referrals and record keeping.
• Build safe, respectful and positive relationships with the residential environment.
• Support daily living activities, housekeeping and the development of independent living skills.
• Encourage young people to build and maintain relationships, interests and community connections.
• Work collaboratively using a client-focused, strengths-based approach.
• Respond professionally to young people's needs, requests and behaviours.
• Support young people to build confidence, self-esteem and motivation.
• Maintain current knowledge and best practice in youth support services.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience supporting young people with complexneeds.
• Ability to engage and work effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Tertiary qualification in CommunityServices, Social Work or related field, or equivalent extensive community services experience (essential).
• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Juvenile Justice or Alcohol &Other Drugs (highly desirable).
• Psychological suitability to work in a Children's Residential Facility (essential or willingness to undertake assessment).
• Current Working with Children Check (essential).
• A willingness to undertake passive (overnight) shifts is an essential requirement of this position.

In return, you will work in a compassionate, respectful and just community in which all people participate and flourish.

About us:

UnitingSA is a not-for-profit organisation providing aged care, housing and community services across South Australia. Through our community services, we support people experiencing homelessness, disability, mental health challenges and other life circumstances to build independence, wellbeing and connection. Guided by our vision of a compassionate, respectful and just community, this role contributes to creating positive outcomes for young people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.

What we offer:

What’s in it for you?

• Salary Packaging: Access up to$15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 annually via Meal and Entertainment Card, and novated vehicle leasing.
• Leave Loading: 17.5% on your annual leave.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Programme and discounted health insurance.
• A dog friendly workplace with regular furry visitors.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training and professional development.
• Flexible Work: Casual Fridays and a relaxed team environment.
• Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion, please contact Zoe Berger, Acting Program Manager on 0467721 945.

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We welcome applications from all community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with all abilities and diversities.

Our employment screenings vary based on role requirements. The measures ensure we recruit individuals who align with our standards.

Please note, UnitingSA retains the right to close this advert earlier upon identifying a suitable candidate.

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