Residential Youth Care Specialist
6 days ago
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Residential Youth Worker to join our team at IFYS Ltd. This is a casual employment opportunity that offers competitive hourly rates, a sleepover allowance, and not-for-profit salary packaging options.
As a Residential Youth Worker, you will be responsible for delivering day-to-day care to young people in our Residential Care house. This may include supporting young people to manage challenging behaviors, planning activities, and following daily routines to promote life-skills development.
You will also be required to complete case notes and admin tasks daily, as well as helping to maintain a clean and safe environment. We offer training opportunities, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation, and Sanctuary training.
Essential Requirements- A QLD Working With Children Blue Card or have applied for one
- Current valid driver's license with no restrictions
- Ability to provide two references from recent employers (including your current line manager)
- Already hold or are enrolled in a Certificate IV or higher in a relevant field prior to commencing work
In this role, you will need to be flexible, adaptable, and open to learning as no two days are the same. You will be working with young people displaying highly complex and challenging behaviors, so it is essential to build rapport quickly and remain non-judgmental. A resilient and professional approach is crucial in this position.
What's On OfferThis casual employment opportunity provides:
- Competitive hourly rates: $46.69 (inclusive of 25% loading), Afternoon shift $51.36, Night shift $52.29, Saturday shift $65.36, Sunday shift $84.04
- Sleepover allowance $57.99
- No rostered 24 hour shifts
- No use of personal vehicle on shift
- Dedicated on-call team for after-hours support
The ideal candidate will be comfortable with computers and able to complete the required admin tasks. Candidates with transferrable skills from working with vulnerable people who display challenging behaviors are strongly encouraged to apply.
This role requires you to be available for a variety of different shifts over a fortnightly roster, including days, evenings, sleepovers, and weekends. You must have availability for sleepover and weekend shifts.
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