Youth Worker

2 days ago

Newcastle, Australia Samaritans Full time

Casual positions available
- SCHADS Award - Level 3
- ** Must be available for afternoon shift - 3pm - 11pm + Sleepover until 7am**:

- ** Must also be available for weekend work AM/PM**:

- Maitland and Newcastle locations

Samaritans Youth Services, part of **Newcastle Anglican**, supports disadvantaged and at-risk young people through residential care, outreach, early intervention, and community programs. We're seeking passionate **Youth Workers** to provide high-quality, strengths-based support that empowers young people to thrive.

**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 Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College or any of our four 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

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Support young people facing crisis, homelessness, or disadvantage.
- Deliver person-centred care, advocacy, and referrals to local services.
- Promote child safety, wellbeing, and legal rights awareness.
- Build strong professional relationships with families and external services.
- Facilitate group programs, safety plans, and house meetings.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative team and uphold WHS standards.

**What You’ll Bring**:

- Experience or qualifications in social work/youth/community services and/or extensive experience
- Strong communication, empathy, and resilience.
- Knowledge of local youth support networks and trauma-informed care.
- Commitment to cultural safety and reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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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