Dedicated Child and Youth Advocate

2 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia Department for Child Protection Full time

We are seeking a skilled Child and Youth Worker to join our team at the Department for Child Protection. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable children and young people in care.

The successful candidate will have relevant job or volunteer experience with young people, or possess transferable skills from a related field. A South Australian Driver's Licence P2 or above, South Australian Working with Children Check, and First Aid certificate: HLTAID012 - Provide Emergency First Aid in an Education Setting are essential requirements.

About the Role

As a Child & Youth Worker, you will be responsible for guiding and empowering both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal young minds to become confident and capable. Your dedication and commitment will contribute significantly to creating a more inclusive and compassionate society.

  • Supporting children and young people to develop life skills, including personal care needs and daily routines
  • Offering trauma-informed care and managing challenging behaviours
  • Assessing individual needs and ensuring appropriate levels of safety and supervision
  • Developing social and living skills to facilitate effective transition into the community or reunification/reconnection with families
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package, including OPS3 ($67,589 - $72,033 per annum) + 11.5% Superannuation. Other benefits include:

  • Job satisfaction through making a real difference in young people's lives within a values-driven organisation
  • Accreditation: paid to complete the nationally accredited Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention qualification
  • On-the-job Training: allocated a mentor and undertake shadow shifts to build confidence and develop skills
  • Ongoing training opportunities and membership to the Department's State Wide Aboriginal Training (SWAT)
  • Up to 5 weeks annual leave, superannuation, and shift penalties
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in our workforce because your unique perspectives and experiences are vital to making a positive difference in the lives of Aboriginal children and young people in care.

We believe that every young person deserves to feel safe, strong, and connected. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive space where young individuals can grow, learn, feel seen and heard, and develop essential life-skills.



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