Youth Worker

1 week ago

Forest Lake, Queensland, Australia Churches of Christ Full time

Churches of Christ, Children, Youth and Families, Forest Lake

Permanent and casual opportunities available

Highlighting the importance of this role for our team:

You will be a part of a team of heartfelt practitioners who aim to give children and young people a positive journey through care.


As a Residential Youth Worker, there are days when you will be challenged and there will be some tough moments but you will know in your heart that you are making a positive difference to a young person's life.

In this role you will be providing support to young people with disabilities.

No two days will be the same however your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Mentoring and acting as a role model for young people;
  • Helping them in building positive social skills, utilizing effective conflict management and negotiation, and building healthy relationships;
  • Assisting them with their physical and emotional wellbeing. This includes anything from helping them prepare their meals and clean up after themselves, to just being there for them when times get tough;
  • Administering program records and maintaining strict documentation in accordance with legal requirements and service policy;
  • The core hours of work will include night and weekend work. You will also be required to attend staff meetings and compulsory training provided by the organisation.
Remuneration for this role is $ $37.96 per hour commensurate with experience.

What you can bring to the team:
You are passionate about the welfare of children & young people and achieving the absolute best outcomes for them. With an empathetic nature you are compassionate toward vulnerable individuals. You are approachable, and a good problem solver who is able to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.

To be suitable for this position, your qualifications skills and experience will consist of:

  • A Certificate IV in a relevant child welfare course or enrolled and working towards completion;
  • Experience providing support to clients with disabilities;
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge working in residential care; and/or working with young people in a child protection or community service context;
  • Solid experience working with young people who have significant emotional and psychological support needs;
  • Drivers Licence, P2 or above;
  • Possess or has the ability to obtain a National Police Check, Blue Card (Working with Children) and a Licensed Care Services (LCS).
  • Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety._

Employee Benefits:


As a not for profit entity, our employees can package up to
$18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated.

Up to $15,900 p.a. on every day expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits.

Including but not limited to:

  • Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
  • Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
  • JB Hi-Fi,
  • The Good Guys,
  • Goodlife Health Clubs,
  • Bupa Health,
  • Plus many more;

To apply
**Applications close: Tuesday 4 April 2023

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