Child and Youth Support Worker

5 months ago

Adelaide Region SA, Australia Baptistcare SA Full time

**About us**:
Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better.

**About the role **- **Multiple Permanent, Part-Time Positions Available**
- To be successful you must be able to commit to the full roster line, not just part of the roster line._

The Child and Youth Support Worker is a key member of a small, collaborative team of professionals who are responsible for 24/7, ongoing care and protection of children and young people who are under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive and living inlong-termresidential care. The team around the child provides trauma informed, person-centred care within a strengths-based and restorative framework. In partnership with other Baptist Care SA professionals, the Department for Child Protection (DCP), and other key stakeholders, Child and Youth Support Workers play an integral role of raising children and young people who are unable to live with family or in family-based care.

Your support and connection will show in many ways whether it is helping with the school run, taking clients to sport on the weekend, or sitting around the table for an evening meal, you will constantly be enriching their lives and building life skills and independence.

**About you**:
You truly believe in the ability to foster and nurture positive relationships with young people, as you recognise the life-long influence it will have as they grow. You are enthusiastic, approachable, have a sense of adventure and are not afraid to get hands on in an array of activities. You also know how to manage boundaries, be safe and effectively supervise. You love building relationships and can effectively create bonds with children of all ages. You finish each day with a sense of satisfaction knowing the positive impact you’ve had on someone else, no matter how big or small.
- You will also have the following skills and experience:_
- Certificate IV in Child, Youth, & Family Intervention (Or Equivalent) *
- Not studying Youth Work or Social Work? Students currently studying a range of Community Services can apply, for a full list of accepted qualifications, click here
- Previous experience in working with vulnerable and at-risk children and young people
- Can work in high pressured situations and practice self-care
- Manage and respond to difficult and at times aggressive behaviours using trauma informed care and holistic client centred practice
- Efficient in completing administration tasks including case notes, mandatory reporting and handovers

**Specific Requirements**:
Baptist Care SA is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable people and as such applicants will be considered in accordance with our safety practices and suitability.

You will be required to have, or be willing to obtain:

- Full unrestricted South Australia Driver’s License
- DHS Child-Related Employment Screening or Working With Children Check
- National Police Clearance issued within the past 3 years
- A Successful Psychological Suitability Assessment in accordance with Department of Child Protection requirements
- Fully insured and roadworthy compliant vehicle (roadworthy check required)
- A current Provide First Aid certificate
- A current Safe Environments for Children and Young People certificate
- Evidence of current COVID-19 vaccinations including any booster requirements
- Ability to work across a 24-hour 7 day a week roster

**Why work with us?**

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

- A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 2.4, base rate of $35.14ph + casual loading) + super
- Salary packaging in addition to increase your take home pay
- A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees cultural and community obligations, including NAIDOC Leave and up to five days Paid Cultural Leave

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