Casual Youth Worker

4 days ago

Parramatta, Australia Wattlecliffe Youth Services Full time

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Join our dedicated team at Wattlecliffe Youth Services and be part of a community committed to providing high-quality care and support.

**We are looking for three new youth support workers for the Parramatta area**.

At Wattlecliffe, we value compassion, professionalism, and a collaborative approach. We offer rewarding opportunities for individuals who share our commitment to creating safe and nurturing environments for vulnerable youth.

Benefits of Joining Wattlecliffe Youth Services:

- Meaningful work that makes a difference.
- Friendly and supportive team.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Hourly rate based on the SCHADS Award depended on qualifications and experience
- Shifts across 24 hours that are flexible and varied to fit in with your lifestyle needs.

As a Youth support worker you will engage with children and young people through the following services:

- **Emergency respite care**:providing compassionate care and supervision during challenging times.
- **Supervised contact visits**:supervising and supporting children in their visits with their family.
- **Transport**:transporting children and young people to complete daily activities and participate in community activities.
- **Day respite care**:providing a fun day out for children and young people.

You will provide support to children and young people by:

- Empowering young people to make positive and informed decisions.
- Assisting in domestic tasks, shopping, cleaning, meal prep.
- Implementing behaviour support plans.
- Helping to keep the young people connected to their community by accompanying them to activities and appointments such as afternoon sport and speech therapy etc.
- Administrating medication when required.
- Write detailed and accurate shift notes.

Together, we can empower children and build brighter futures.
- **Essential requirements**:_
- A current Working With Children's Check (WWCC)
- A current National Police Check
- A current Drivers license, and access to a clean, road worthy vehicle for transporting children and young people when required.
- Comprehensive car insurance on your intended work vehicle.
- Two referees
- Ability and willingness to support last minute shift requests.
- A relevant industry qualification, or currently studying. This could include but is not limited to; community services, youth work, disability, early childhood education, psychology, teaching, social work and other welfare studies.
- A current First Aid & CPR certificate.
- This role is highly suitable for students and individuals looking for flexible hours. _

For further information regarding this role, please contact 0493991073 in business hours.

Join us in making a positive impact and helping children thrive.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $41.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 06/10/2024

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