3 Days Left Residential Youth Worker

Who Are We?

Edmen Community Staffing Solutions are one of Australia’s leading providers of community service workers. For over 30 years, we've connected exceptional talent with organisations in child protection, disability, aged care, and mental health. Backed by PeopleIN, Australia’s largest talent solutions company, we offer expert staffing solutions and outstanding employee experiences. We're dedicated to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.

What We Bring to the Table:

- Flexible Scheduling: Control your work-life balance with our app.

- Weekly Pay: Manage your budget with regular weekly payments.

- 24/7 Servicing Team: Dedicated service coordinators available anytime.

- Ongoing Support: Access supervision and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

- Employee Benefits: Fuel & Flourish

- Fuel - Healthy eating made easier: Enjoy discounted meals and meal kits from YouFoodz and EveryPlate, delivered fresh to your door. Perfect for busy weeks and shift work.

- Flourish - Mental wellbeing, when you need it: Access the PsychHealth app for free, with 24/7 tools to support your emotional wellbeing.

Position Overview:

As a casual Residential Youth Worker with Edmen, you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who are living in out-of-home care. Working with some of Australia’s best youth service providers, every day grants you a unique experience and adventure, empowering children and young people to live their best lives, in a nurturing and safe environment.

Shift times (these may vary):

- AM: 0800-1600

- PM: 1600 – 2200 + Sleepover + 0600-0800

Our rosters are done in advance, which grants you some stability working in a casual environment. We also have emergency and ad hoc shifts available each week.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

- Create a Safe and Supportive Home: Foster a secure, nurturing environment for at-risk youth.

- Empower Daily Living: Assist with personal care, meals, and hygiene to promote independence.

- Facilitate Transportation: Ensure young people attend school, appointments, and community activities.

- Promote Growth: Encourage skill development and socialisation within the local community.

- Manage Health Needs: Administer medications and maintain accurate reporting.

Kickstart Program

Through our Kickstart program, our staff can earn while they learn, as we offer fully paid work to students starting their career in youth work. Imagine getting paid while you complete your placement hours, with ongoing opportunities waiting for you once your placement wraps up This is the perfect opportunity for you to take that leap now and start making a difference in the lives of children and young people in out of home care.

To qualify, you must be willing to enrol or currently be enrolled in a Certificate IV or higher in a relevant field.

About You:

- ✅ Australian Drivers License (P2 or higher)

- ✅ Working rights in Australia

- ✅ The ability to work a mixture of day, night and weekend shifts as required

- ✅ Experience in Disability Support, Aged Care, Corrections or Social Work, OR; transferable skills from personal background or exposure in one of these industries.

You must also be willing to obtain the following items, which your Recruitment Consultant will guide you through step by step:

- ✅ Enrolment into an industry related qualification

- ✅ Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

- ✅ Current First Aid & CPR certificate

- ✅ Hope and Healing certificate

- ✅ Criminal Record Check

Edmen Community Staffing Solutions is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages CALD, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations people to apply.

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