Youth Support Worker

Support Worker - Residential OOHC

Deniliquin

About CareSouth

CareSouth lives by it's values of Courage, Compassion, Relationships, Integrity, and Belonging everyday. We are a local, community-based organisation with a dynamic and bold vision to make a difference every day. Our purpose is to influence and support the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people, adults, and communities. We are in the business of helping people thrive.

About the Role

CareSouth is seeking casual Adolescent Support Workers to provide individualised 24/7 support for young people living in our Deniliquin program. 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?

The overall responsibilities of the Permanency Support Worker are to promote a consistent and considered person-centred approach to the direct care of young people who reside in residential care, ensuring individual needs are met. Permanency Support Workers provide emotional support and crisis intervention, maintain a safe and welcoming home environment, and encourage young people to develop their social and living skills. Additional duties include undertaking household and daily general duties, participating in regular team and organisational meetings and training.

You will be a person who can uphold our values, exercises patience and resilience and exhibits a very 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 an Adolescent Support Worker could include:

Building and developing independent living skills
Assisting with household duties
Encouraging achievement of goals
Transporting young people to and from appointments
Daily care and support
Assist 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 & Behaviour Support Practitioners

We are looking for individuals who fulfil the following criteria:

Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people and people with a disability.
Qualifications in Residential Care, a Certificate IV in 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
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 cooperatively with others.
Willingness to work a flexible roster, including weekends, evenings and sleepovers.

Do you want to be a part of something great?

CareSouth staff are the reason our organisation is great. We are constantly striving to be an organisation with values and goals you are proud of. We warmly welcome everyone, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity, and believe that a diverse workforce is the reason we deliver such a high standard of care.

We are here to help you bring your best self to work, so you can take your best self home. In addition to your salary, CareSouth offer:

A compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and determined.
24/7 After Hours Call centre to allow for leaving work at work
Free, confidential, and independent Employee Assistance Program (inc. free access to physical, mental, financial online supports)
Tailored professional developmental pathways
24/7 access to our online eLearning system

Applications Close: 17 February 2023

To Apply: Please review the Position Description attached for a comprehensive overview of the role. Your application must include a copy of your updated resume and a cover letter (Max. 2 pages) addressing the Essential Criteria in the position description

Please note that only applicants who are invited to an interview will be contacted. Be sure to keep an eye on your emails as applicants who are invited to an interview will be contacted via email to schedule an appointment time.

CareSouth warmly welcomes EVERYONE, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination.

NOTE: Positions are subject to a Working with Children/Vulnerable People clearance and satisfactory National Police Check

Enquiries to: Deniliquin Manager, Georgia Henderson on or email

Attachments:
- F-PC-101 - Position Description Support

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