Residential Youth Worker

Partner with Edmen in taking your career to the next level

Youth work offers a dynamic and rewarding environment where you can empower young people, support their growth, and be a positive influence during critical moments in their lives. If you're ready for a new challenge and want to make a lasting impact—this is your next step.

Who Are We?

Edmen Community Staffing Solutions is one of Australia's leading providers of community service workers. For over 30 years, we've connected exceptional talent with organizations in child protection, disability, aged care, and mental health. Backed by PeopleIN, we offer expert staffing solutions and outstanding employee experiences. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Edmen is collaborating with Dynamic Community Care (DCC) to support their growing team. DCC delivers 24/7 care to young people across various settings, including residential services, community access, outreach programs, and supervised family contact. If you have a caring nature, a sense of adventure, and a passion for making a difference—we'd love to have you on board.

What We Offer:

• Health Benefits: 12% discount on NIB retail health insurance.
• Fitness Discounts: Access to discounted gym memberships.
• Exclusive Rewards: Discounts on food, entertainment, travel, and more with Maxxia Rewards.
• Flexible Scheduling: Control your work-life balance with our app.
• Weekly Pay: Regular weekly payments to help manage your budget.
• 24/7 Support Team: Dedicated service coordinators available anytime.
• Ongoing Support: Supervision and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career Growth: Opportunities for permanent positions through our Temp to Perm program.

About You:

Hold a Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Work, Social Work, or similar (or be studying towards).

Australian Driver's License (P2 or higher).

Blue card & Yellow card.

Current First Aid & CPR certificates.

At least 3 months paid experience in related fields like disability support or youth work.

The ability to work a mixture of day, night, and weekend shifts as required.

Kickstart Program:

Our Kickstart program allows staff to earn while they learn by offering fully paid work to students starting their youth work careers. You can get paid while completing your placement hours, with ongoing opportunities after your placement. This is a great chance to make a difference in the lives of children and young people in out-of-home care.

To qualify, you must be willing to enroll or currently be enrolled in a Certificate IV or higher in a relevant field.

Edmen Community Staffing Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and encourages CALD, LGBTQIA+, and First Nations people to apply.

About the Position:

As a casual Residential Youth Worker, you will make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in out-of-home care. Working with top youth service providers, each day offers a unique experience and opportunity to empower children in a nurturing and safe environment.

Our rosters are planned in advance, providing stability in a casual environment, with emergency and ad hoc shifts available weekly.

Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include:

• Establishing a secure and nurturing environment for at-risk young people.
• Providing guidance and support with personal care, including meals and hygiene routines.
• Transporting children to school, appointments, and community activities.
• Fostering skill development and socialization within the community, promoting positive peer interactions.
• Supporting medication administration and reporting for children on Child Protection orders.
• Providing trauma-informed care for young people with complex behavioral and traumatic backgrounds.
• Engaging in Trauma Recovery practices and undertaking Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) within the first three months of employment.

Apply now and elevate your career today