Youth Disability Worker

2 months ago

South Brisbane, Australia Endeavour Foundation Full time

Support young people with disabilities as they transition into adulthood
- Provide safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes through tailored care plans
- Salary Packaging, Entertainment benefits, Health Insurance discounts and more

**Join #Teampossible**

We are seeking experienced and passionate **Youth Disability Workers** with excellent availability to join our dedicated team in **South Brisbane**. If you have a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of young people engaged with the child protection system who have disabilities, in 24/7 Supported Independent Living, and are flexible to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, overnights (minimum 2 per FN) and weekends, we would love to hear from you

**What benefits can Endeavour offer you?**
- Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free, increasing your take-home pay.
- Entertainment Benefits: Use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses, such as meals and holiday accommodation.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access to a free and confidential counselling service for you and your family members.
- Wide range of training opportunities to help you grow professionally and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Additional Benefits: Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans, whitegoods, and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and Free flu vaccinations.

Click here to find out what Salary Packaging could mean for you.

**Make an Impact**

As a Youth Disability Worker with #teampossible, you will support young people engaged with the child protection system who have disabilities, in 24/7 Supported Independent Living. Balancing youth work and disability care, you will create a safe, empowering environment to help them reach their goals. Guided by the Case Manager, you will provide person-centred, trauma-informed care, meet daily needs, and foster emotional, social, and cultural wellbeing. You will assist with appointments, family visits, community connections, education, and life skills, promoting independence as they transition to adulthood.

**Other key duties will include**:

- Support young people with physical, intellectual, or psychosocial impairments in building independence through personalised care plans.
- Provide personal care, including dressing, bathing, grooming, medication management, and toileting.
- Empower young people to develop life skills like meal preparation, household chores, and cleaning.
- Facilitate participation in community activities and manage the logistics involved.
- Support engagement in education, vocational activities, and skill development.
- Help young people build social skills and maintain relationships with family, peers, and social networks.
- Accompany young people to appointments, ensuring their needs and opinions are respected.
- Organise and support leisure activities, encouraging hobbies and personal interests.
- Maintain accurate case notes, complete shift handovers, and follow incident reporting protocols.

**What you can bring to the team**

Your experience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills will be invaluable in providing high-quality support for our youth as they transition into adult hood.

**We also require**:

- **Minimum Certificate 4 in a related discipline with preference given to Youth Work and human services qualifications.**:

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Youth Work, Disability Support or relevant field.
- Previous experience as a Youth Worker within a disability context with demonstrated experience of trauma informed care will be highly regarded.
- Proficient computer skills and experience using Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check **(Blue Card)**, NDIS Worker Screening Check **(Yellow Card)**, Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check **(LCS2)**, **First Aid**, **CPR**, National Criminal History Check **(Fit2Work)**, and an open Drivers License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle.

**To join #TeamPossible**

If this is the opportunity for you, click **‘Apply’**. We look forward to hearing from you

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