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Youth Worker. Permanent Full-time

3 months ago


Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time

Job no: 503525

Employment type:
Full Time, Part Time

Location:
Hobart, Devonport & North West

Categories:
Child, Youth & Family

About the Role


Guided by the six principles of the CARE model, this
Youth Worker position provides direct care and mentoring of children and/or young people with a wide range of responsibility for specialised program activities, child/young person development and supervision, and promotion of a safe environment.

Activities may take place in community settings or in the child or young person's home.


Because of the life experiences and trauma histories that the children and young people in our care bring, this role must not only provide adequate safety and supervision but must be actively engaged in building positive relationships and solving problems as part of a team.

LWB people in this role must offer energy, safety and commitment in their work with our children and young people through genuine, caring and sensitive engagement.


We are looking for two dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as
Permanent Full-Time Youth Workers, with one position available in
Burnie and the other position available in
Hobart.


Benefits

  • Tool of trade vehicle and fuel card is provided for this position and personal use
  • Life Without Barriers offers ongoing training and a genuine approach to supporting you within this role.
  • Up to $15,900 annual salary sacrifice and also $2600 annual meal & entertainment card
  • Work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations
  • Monthly RDO's

Key Responsibilities

  • Form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships with children and young people by building trust through visible interest and active engagement
  • Act as an appropriate adult role model, seeking to engage children and young people in purposeful activities aimed at developing life skills and selfworth
  • Support the involvement of family and where applicable, facilitate family visits/connection and the promotion of positive family relationships with children and young people, to suit individual needs
  • Promote and encourage positive relationships with peers and other persons significant to the child/young person
  • Assist the child/young person to participate as full as possible in making decisions about the activities undertaken
  • It may be required to work outside the normal span of hours.
  • The responsibilities of the position may require travelling to various work locations
  • Provide care, supervision and transport to children and young people

Skills & Experience

  • Either hold and maintain; or be actively working towards a Certificate III in Community Services or another recognised relevant qualification
  • Current unrestricted Australian driver licence.
  • Senior First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification or willing to obtain
  • Demonstrated experience supporting Children, Young People and Families.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a case management/therapeutic framework.
  • Demonstrated experience in engaging with key stakeholder's
  • Demonstrated ability to form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships with children and young people by building trust through visible interest and active engagement.

About the Organisation


Every day, Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people, as we work collaboratively with families, carers, and communities, to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow.

With a focus on ensuring safety and respect, this is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference in these young lives and help pave a brighter future.

***Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.


We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants.

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

How to Apply

  • Please note_: _To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 or hold a valid medical exemption certificate. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process._

Advertised: 23 May 2024 Tasmania Standard Time

Applications close: 09 Jun :55 Tasmania Standard Time