Residential Youth Caseworker

2 weeks ago


Ingleburn, New South Wales, Australia Uniting Full time

About the Role

_ This is a casual role with shifts in the morning, afternoon and sleep overs. This role will be based within our Residential homes in South West Sydney._

  • Provide information, crisis support, advocacy and referral services for young people and their families
  • Provide a safe, 'homelike', healthy physical environment and ensure that they physical and practical needs are of the young people are met
  • Nurture and build rapport with the young person to ensure their social and emotional needs are met and implement therapeutic and behavioural programs as identified
  • Develop and implement case plans that target the young person and their families for restoration

About You

  • Two years experience working with vulnerable, at risk young people
  • Demonstrated understanding of the child protection legislation and experience working within the legislation
  • Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting homeless young people and their families
  • Demonstrated experience working with young people with challenging behaviours
  • Ability to work on 24/7 rotating roster
  • Drivers licence

In return we offer:

  • Hourly rate from $39.86 base, plus casual loading and any applicable penalties
  • Access to a range of employee benefits (U-Rewards program, Benestar Employee Assistance Program and the Uniting With Hearts Reward and Recognition Program)
  • Ongoing professional and personal development opportunities across our varied service streams.

Applications close:
Friday, 3rd February 2023

  • Ingleburn, Australia Uniting Full time

    **About the Role** **_ This is a casual role with shifts in the morning, afternoon and sleep overs. This role will be based within our Residential homes in South West Sydney._** - Provide information, crisis support, advocacy and referral services for young people and their families - Provide a safe, ‘homelike’, healthy physical environment and ensure...