Residential Youth Worker

6 days ago

Redbank Plains, Australia Hope & Care Community Services Full time

**The Role**

Seeking passionate and empathetic Youth Workers for positions in the Ipswich region who are dedicated to changing young people's lives. As a Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe and caring home environment. By providing support in their daily lives, you will help them develop practical and social skills while serving as a role model to prepare them for adulthood. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and have a strong desire to empower youth, this is the perfect opportunity for you

**Tasks & Responsibilities**:

- Mentor and teach young people essential life skills.
- Build rapport and trust, acting as a positive and reliable role model
- **Maintain resilience to overcome challenging behaviour**:

- Guide young people towards positive behaviors using redirection and negotiation techniques.
- **Form nurturing relationships through active engagement.**:

- Ensure the young person's essential needs are met, including a balanced diet, hygiene prompts, school support, and positive life experiences.
- Promote independent living skills, such as cooking, budgeting, shopping, and household maintenance.
- Engage young people in activities aimed at developing life skills and self-worth.
- Support children/young people in building their capacity to be a part of their community
- Maintain a clean and safe home environment.

**Requirements**:

- Holds a Certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Community Services, or a relevant qualification (or be currently working towards it).
- Demonstrates the ability to implement strategies and tactics to de-escalate challenging behaviors.
- Has expertise in engaging
- Holds a driver's license and has access to a vehicle
- Has a Working With Children Check / Blue Card.
- Is available to work all shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and nights.

**Benefits**:

- **Casual role with consistent, flexible hours.**:

- Comprehensive training programs.
- Mentoring, training, and development from experienced professionals.
- 24/7 support available.
- Opportunities for career growth and progression
- An inclusive and welcoming team, culture, and environment.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable young people, this is the job for you.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $41.76 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Fixed shift
- Morning shift
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Have you completed your Hope & Healing Certificate?

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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