Youth Support Worker

**Develop and maintain trusting relationships with children and young people in care.**:

- **Work as part of a dynamic and agile cohort to achieve positive outcomes within your Community.**:

- **Be a part of an organisation that values it's people and delivers on purpose.**

**Who We Are**

CareSouth is a local, community based organisation with a dynamic and bold vision to make a difference 'every day'. Working across locations in NSW and ACT, we seek to inspire each other and the communities in which we operate. Our purpose is to influence and support the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people, adults and communities.

**About the Role**

CareSouth is seeking experienced and passionate Support Workers to provide individualised 24/7 support for young people living in our Shoalhaven programs. Our young people come from a background of trauma and we are looking for people who will work with their strengths to see them thrive. Could it be you?

Working as part of the team, you will have ongoing support and professional development opportunities to help you reach your goals in the industry.

You will be a person who can uphold our values, exercises patience and resilience and exhibits a nurturing demeanour. We are looking for individuals who place children first and are motivated to do what is best for them.

**_A typical day in the life of a Youth Support Worker could include:_**
- Working as part of a team in a 24/7 residential based care setting, including sleepovers, weekends and weekday shifts.
- Building and developing independent living skills.
- Assisting with household duties.
- Encouraging achievement of goals.
- Transporting young people to and from appointments and afterschool activities.
- Daily care and support.
- Managing behaviours utilising a Trauma informed model of care.
- Assisting with engagement in education & extracurricular activities such as sport or art.
- Supporting connection to family & culture.
- Utilising support from internal & external specialist services such as Speech Therapists and Behavioural Support Practitioners.

**_We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate the following criteria:_**
- Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people and people with a disability.
- Qualifications in Residential Care, Community Services, Welfare or other related areas. _(You may be currently undertaking and/or willing to obtain within the first 12 months of employment)._
- Current First Aid Certificate _(or willingness to obtain)._
- Demonstrated ability to deliver services based on an understanding of the impact of trauma on behaviour and development of children and adults.
- Understanding of or experience in implementing therapeutic interventions and behaviour management strategies.
- A positive attitude to engaging with children and young people in a nurturing environment under a therapeutic model.
- Demonstrated experience in being able to manage duties associated with home management.
- The ability to work independently and under limited supervision.
- Contribute to the effective operation of the team by supporting colleagues through clear and effective. communication, sharing of appropriate and relevant information and working collaboratively with others.
- Willingness and ability to work a flexible roster, including weekends, evenings and sleepovers.

**Do you want to be a part of something great?**

At CareSouth, we recognise that the work you do every day is what makes our organisation great. We want to reward that and be an organisation that you are proud to be a part of. We are here to help you bring your best self to work and take your best self home

To recognise the work you do we offer:

- A compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your best self to work.
- 24/7 After Hours Call centre to allow you to leave work at work.
- Regular team meetings, group supervision and clinical reflective practice sessions.
- Free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Program (inc. free access to physical, mental, financial online supports).
- Tailored professional development pathways.
- 24/7 access to our online eLearning system.