Residential Youth Workers

$44-$48 per hour depending on quals and experience

We are currently seeking applications for dedicated Youth Workersto join our teams based in our residential houses located in Toowoomba, Upper Lockyer and Gatton on a casual basis.

Casuals can earn up to $48 per hour depending on experience and qualifications with penalty rates as high as $100 per hour on public holidays.

There may also be potential to move to part time positions.

Our team provides young peoplewith supportin a homely and welcoming residential care setting.This role directly supports the day to day routine of young people, providing quality, safe care and guidance within their living environment and the community.

You will be working within a team of Youth Workers and be responsible for ensuring that the young people are safe and that their welfare and wellbeing needs are met, while working towards planned goals and independence. You will be working with young people with a range of developmental, behavioural, and psychological needs. Therefore, your role will be to support them through day to day coaching, mentoring, training and modelling to build their life skills, support positive decision making, access opportunities and achieve life and plan goals.

About you:

To be successful in this role it is preferred that you candemonstrate knowledge and experience relevant to working alongside young peopleresidential and/or youth programs, together with:

knowledge and experience working with young people with cognitive, social, developmental; and behavioural needs

experience of working with indigenous and culturally diverse families and communities

experience in the engagement, assessment and intervention with children and relevant stakeholders

demonstrated commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people using a valuing and strengths-based approach

excellent oral and written communication skills, including debriefing, conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation, public speaking, promotional communication and reporting writing.

The Youth Worker will:

Have aCert IV Child, Youth & Family Intervention (Residential Care); or

Be willing to enroll and complete within 12 months a Cert IV Child, Youth & Family Intervention (Residential Care); or

Have another recognised qualification in Community, Youth Work or Human Services or relevant diploma or tertiary qualification.

Have or be willing to enrol in Hope & Healing Training.

Have, or be willing to obtain, a current First Aid and CPR certificate

Please note appointment to this role is subject to obtaining the following compulsory screening checks:

National Police Check

Blue Card

LCS Suitability Check

What we can offer you

At Foundations Care you'll be able to access a range of benefits:

Ongoing training and career development opportunities including Hope and Healing Certificate

Flexible working and family friendly environment

Professional supervision and support

Employee Assistance Program

Enquiries -If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require any further information about the role, please contact our Human Resources & Support team at [emailprotected]

How to apply:

Please click APPLY NOW and include in your application a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.

Foundations Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from First Nations people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated ifa suitable candidate has been found in that time.

We thank you in advance for your time, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Salary match Number of applicants Skills match

Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? How many years' experience do you have as a Residential Youth Worker? Have you completed a qualification in community services? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Have you previously worked with Foundations Care?

There are an increasing number of children and young people in local communities across Australia that can no longer stay at home because their families are unable to look after them or they may be at risk of harm. Foster care is about providing a safe and supportive home for these children.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

There are an increasing number of children and young people in local communities across Australia that can no longer stay at home because their families are unable to look after them or they may be at risk of harm. Foster care is about providing a safe and supportive home for these children.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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