Residential Youth Worker

7 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Anglicare North Queensland Limited Full time
Overview

If you're seeking meaningful work with a supportive organisation that values compassion and impact, we'd love to have you on our team.

Formed in 2000, Anglicare North Queensland Limited (Anglicare NQ) is a for purpose not for profit Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) registered charity and an independent legal entity operating as a Company Limited by Guarantee. We provide place-based human services, support community initiatives and undertake advocacy work. Our efforts are underpinned by Anglicare NQ's purpose, core values and strong commitment to being a Child Safe Organisation and to the people and communities of North and Far North Queensland.

Program Overview

Within Anglicare we support people at many different ages and stages in life. In the Non-Family Based Care (NFBC) space, Anglicare NQ is using the 'Track my way' program, in this program, the Residential Care and the Supported Independent Living programs are linked. This provides a pathway for young people aged 12-18 in the out of home care space, leading towards independent living. Anglicare NQ provides a home, from where staff support young people to their next step towards independence, this may look different for each child, but the aim remains the same. Our program strives to ensure that the young people within our care are strongly connected with community, culture, and family, develop independent living skills and can use their 'intentional use of self', self-reflection, self-regulation, and anything else that might be part of raising children; waterslides, fishing, doing the dishes together, reading stories and so on.

To Be Successful You Will Need
  • A high level of commitment to the values of Anglicare North Queensland.
  • Prior experience working with young people with complex and extreme care needs, preferably in a residential context and the importance of privacy and confidentiality in relation to their care.
  • Ability to engage with young people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
  • Ability to handle crisis situations and challenging behaviors.
  • Knowledge of workplace health and safety procedures including food hygiene and manual handling.
  • Strong understanding and practice of professional boundaries.
Compliance
  • Blue Card (Working with children card)
  • A current national Police Check (within the last 3 months)
  • Current First Aid & CPR Certifications
  • Minimum of Certificate IV Qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Human Services or similar (or be studying towards achieving this, or higher)
  • Current LCS2 check (Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check)
  • Hope & Healing certificate, or willing to obtain one
What We Can Offer You
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • SCHADS Crisis Accommodation Award Level 2 rates
  • Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare NQ and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Click the Apply button and submit a cover letter along with your CV. Applications close Tuesday 30th September, however, we may close the advertisement prior to this date in the instance a suitable candidate is found. If you think this is the job for you, please don't hesitate to submit your application.

This advert is only meant to be an overview. For all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask any questions please email [emailprotected].


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