Youth Worker

3 days ago

Blacktown, Australia PEGASUS COMMUNITY CARE Full time

**YOUTH WORKERS - Casual**

**BLACKTOWN AND WESTERN SYDNEY**

**About Us**

Pegasus Care is a privately owned Australian HR consulting company specialising in casual and permanent staffing solutions for the Community Services Sector. Since 2002, we have proudly supported organisations across Western Sydney and the Hunter Newcastle region by providing trained and dependable support staff when and where they are needed most.

With over 23 years of experience, we continue to partner with Government, Non-for Profit, and Private Organisations across the Disability, Mental Health, Youth, Children, NDIS, and /crisis /accommodation sectors. We are committed to delivering high quality staffing solutions.

**About The Role**:
We are currently seeking **youth Worker**to support children and young people living in **Out of Home Care (OOHC)**placements. Positions are available on a **casual basis**to start, with a rotating monthly roster designed to support work-life balance.

You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary care team, helping to provide a trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and therapeutic environment. The aim of the program is to nurture and support children and young people to thrive and reach their full potential.

This role uses the **Attachment, Self-Regulation and Competency (ARC)**framework, which provides a trauma recovery model of care. As a Youth Worker, you will be central to implementing this approach.

**Key Details**:

- Monthly roster with regular house placement
- Morning, Afternoon & Sleepover (Active & Inactive)
- Casual and Opportunity for part-time positions available
- Work as part of a supportive and committed team making a real difference.

**What We are Looking For**

We are seeking Youth Workers who are empathetic, resilient, and deeply committed to supporting vulnerable children and young people.

**Ideally, you will have**:

- A genuine passion for providing child-centred, therapeutic care.
- Experience working with children and young people, preferably in OOHC or similar settings.
- A collaborative mindset with strong emotional resilience
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and relevant child protection legislation
- High-level communication and people skills
- Experience supporting young people with **disability**or **mental health**needs (highly regarded)

**Requirements**:

- Certificate IV in Youth and Community Services or equivalent
- Diploma in Community or Equivalent
- NSW Working with Children Check
- National Police Check (Less than 6 months old)
- Current NSW Driver’s License
- Current First Aid & PR Certificate
- Completed current NDIS modules.
- Evidence of Australian Working Rights
- 2 Relevant reference checks

**Why Join Us?**

This is a highly varied position that offers an enriching and rewarding experience for individuals who are committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

**We Offer**:

- Competitive hourly rate + penalties for shift work
- Ongoing professional development and training
- A supportive and experienced team environment
- Opportunities for career progression into leadership or specialist roles
- Meaningful work with real impact

**How To Apply**

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $46.77 - $48.24 per hour

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

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