Youth Worker

3 days ago

Maitland, Australia Samaritans Full time

Casual
- SCHADS Award - Level 3
- Must be able to work a mix of shifts, morning 7am - 3.30pm, Afternoon 3pm - 11pm + Sleepover until 7am, including weekends
- Location: Maitland and Newcastle (when required)

**The Opportunity**

Samaritans Youth Services provides an extensive range of services to disadvantaged young people, with a particular emphasis on those at risk. Services include residential support, outreach, early intervention and activities, employment, out of home care, family and group work, work with schools and information and referral.

Samaritans’ Youth Workers are responsible to provide a safe and supportive environment for all associated with the service and guarantee flexible and quality service to young people.

**Why work for us?**

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:

- Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
- Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
- Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
- Career and development opportunities - we want you to flourish
- Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)

**About you**:

- Tertiary Certificate in Youth Work/Community Welfare/Social Work and/or equivalent experience.
- Must be available to work rotating shifts, morning 7am - 3.30pm, Afternoon 3pm - 11pm + Sleepover until 7am, including weekends
- Demonstrated capacity to utilise a strengths-based and trauma informed care approach in supporting young people experiencing disadvantage
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to child protection legislation
- Demonstrated positive communication and conflict resolution skills
- Commitment to the rights and responsibilities of young people
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to work within a team
- Understanding and commitment to WH&S principles and guidelines

The successful applicant will possess or willingness to obtain the following: NSW Working with Children Check, Criminal History Check, Drivers Licence, first aid & CPR certificate and undertake a pre-employment functional medical.

**Who we are?**

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
- You must have the right to live and work in Australia._

**Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.

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