Youth Development Coaches

About the role
This is an opportunity to join the casual pool of Youth Development Coaches where availability to work a variety of shift times is essential and will be based at The Foyer in Chippendale
Foyer is a service that operates 24/7 and shift times are as follows:

- 7:00am to 3:30pm
- 12:30pm to 9:00pm
- 3:00pm to 11:30pm
- 11:00pm to 7:30am (awake overnight shift)

Uniting is currently in need of experienced, qualified, and professional Youth Development Coaches to join our casual staffing pool at Foyer Central.
Based in Chippendale in Sydney's CBD, this casual role is responsible for working with young people aged 18 to 22 years who have a lived experience of out-of-home care.
Your goal will be to motivate our young people to engage in the required daily activities. You will work to provide a safe and stable environment, demonstrating positive role modelling to enable our young people to meet their goals and achieve their full potential.
Foyer Central is Uniting’s bold social impact investment program in partnership with St George Community Housing Social Venture Australia. The program provides young people with a lived experience in Out of Home Care (OOHC), independent housing with a supporting team of Youth Development Coaches.
Key Responsibilities
- Availability, reliability and flexibility.
- Provide day-to-day support and case management for young people.
- Develop and facilitate individualised learning and development plans.
- Deliver group activities and skill-building programs.
- Support pathways into education, training, and employment.
- Promote student participation and agency in decision-making.
- Respond to incidents and maintain accurate case records.
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and culturally competent environment.

About You
- Must hold a minimum Diploma level qualification in Community Services or Child, Youth & Family Intervention
- Strong ability to build positive relationships with young people, including those from diverse backgrounds (Aboriginal, CALD, LGBTI).
- Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed practice
- Experience supporting young people with complex needs.
- Knowledge of issues affecting young people leaving care.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and record-keeping skills.
- Flexible, resilient, and committed to helping young people achieve their goals.
- Willingness to work awake overnight shifts when required
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence, Working With Children Check, and National Criminal History Check.

**Even Better**:

- Proven experience working in a residential youth care environment.
- Knowledge of multiple service systems and the support that young people leaving OOHC require to transition to independence.
- Practice within a coaching framework.

What We Offer You
- Training from Day 1 including buddy shifts.
- $500 referral bonus can be generously rewarded for referring a friend who joins Uniting.
- Extensive opportunities and training for professional growth.
- A career with purpose in a values-led, supportive and inclusive organisation.
- Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts and cash-back programs with major retailers

**Closing date**: 11:55pm, Sunday 7th September 2025
About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value - it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.