121 Youth Worker

1 week ago

Ringwood, Australia Uniting Vic.Tas Full time

**Casual positions available**:

- **Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits**:

- **10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning**

**Your new role**:
We have an exciting opportunity for passionate Youth Workers to join our Homelessness Intake and Prevention Program. The role is based at our 121 youth refuge, which is a safe and supportive refuge for young people across Melbourne who are homeless, or are at risk of experiencing homelessness. The refuge provides short-term accommodation to vulnerable young people while they get their lives back on track.

Working as part of a committed team, the Youth Worker supports and encourages young people who attend the program to address and resolve the issues that may have contributed to their homelessness. The Youth Worker will support young people residing in the refuge with various household tasks such as shopping, cooking and cleaning. The role also assists with the day-to-day program administration functions and contributes to the overall running of the refuge.

**Benefits of working at Uniting**:
Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your starting base hourly rate of **$33.41 (SCHADS Level 2) + super + casual loading**, you can access the following.
- Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
- Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow
- Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

**Your skills and experience**:
You will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Certificate IV in Youth Work or a related discipline. A Diploma qualification in a related field would be advantageous.

You will also have:

- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- A current drivers licence valid in Victoria
- A genuine interest in and commitment to caring for young people in need
- Previous experience working with young people and/or experience working within the homelessness services sector
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team to achieve optimal client outcomes
- Strong communication, organisation and problem solving skills

View the position description **here**.

**How to apply**:
Click **APPLY** to submit your interest.

For any questions, reach out to **Angela Ray - Team Leader, 121 Youth Refuge** on **0439 956 045** for a chat.

**About Uniting**:
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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