Youth Support Worker

7 months ago


Illawarra, Australia CareSouth Full time

**Support a young person with significant disability to achieve their goals.**:

- **Join a team of passionate & diverse Support Workers to foster a homelike environment using a Therapeutic Model of Care.**:

- **Access above award salary & concessional leave over the holiday period.**

**ABOUT CARESOUTH**

CareSouth is a local, community-based organisation with a dynamic and bold vision to make a difference 'every day'. Working across locations in NSW and ACT, we seek to inspire each other and the communities in which we operate. Our purpose is to influence and support the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people, adults and communities.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

CareSouth is seeking casual Youth Support Workers to provide individualised 24/7 support for young people living in our Therapeutic Homes based in the Illawarra. Our young people come from a background of trauma and we are looking for people who will work with their strengths to see them thrive. Could it be you?

The overall responsibilities of the Youth Support Worker are to promote a consistent and considered person-centred approach to the direct care of young people who reside in residential care, ensuring individual needs are met. Youth Support Workers provide emotional support and crisis intervention, maintain a safe and welcoming home environment, and encourage young people to develop their social and living skills. Additional duties include undertaking household and daily general duties, participating in regular team and organisational meetings and training.

You will be a person who can uphold our values, exercises patience and resilience and exhibits a very nurturing demeanour. We are looking for individuals who place children first and are motivated to do what is best for them.

A typical day in the life of a Youth Support Worker could include:

- Building and developing independent living skills
- Assisting with household duties
- Encouraging achievement of goals
- Transporting young people to and from appointments
- Daily care and support
- Assist with engagement in education & extracurricular activities such as sport or art
- Supporting connection to family & culture
- Utilising support from internal & external specialist services such as Speech Therapists & Behaviour Support Practitioners

**TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU WILL NEED**
- Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people and people with a disability.
- Qualifications in Residential Care, a Certificate IV in Community Services, Welfare or other related areas. _(You may be currently undertaking and/or willing to obtain within the first 12 months of employment)_
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Demonstrated ability to deliver services based on an understanding of the impact of trauma on behaviour and development of children and adults.
- Understanding of or experience in implementing therapeutic interventions and behaviour management strategies.
- A positive attitude to engaging with children and young people in a nurturing environment under a therapeutic model.
- Demonstrated experience in being able to manage duties associated with home management.
- The ability to work independently and under limited supervision.
- Contribute to the effective operation of the team by supporting colleagues through clear and effective communication, sharing of appropriate and relevant information and working cooperatively with others.
- Willingness to work a flexible roster, including weekends, evenings and sleepovers.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU**

At CareSouth, we recognise that the work you do every day is what makes our organisation great. We want to reward that and be an organisation that you are proud to be a part of. We are here to help you bring your best self to work and take your best self home

To recognise the work you do we offer
- A compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and determined.
- 24/7 After Hours Call centre to allow you to leave work at work
- Regular team meetings, group supervision and clinical reflective practice sessions.
- Free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Program (inc. free access to physical, mental, financial online supports)
- Tailored professional development pathways
- 24/7 access to our online eLearning system

CareSouth warmly welcomes EVERYONE, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination.

**Enquiries to**: Daniel Van Anen, Program Manager Therapeutic Homes on 1300 554 260

**Attachments**:

- F-PC-101 - Position Description Support Worker.pdf


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