Residential Youth Worker

Partner with Edmen in taking your career to the next level

Youth work offers a dynamic and deeply rewarding environment where you can empower young people, support their growth, and be a positive influence during critical moments in their lives. If you're ready for a fresh challenge and want to make a lasting impact—this is your next step. Who Are We?

Edmen Community Staffing Solutions are one of Australia's leading providers of community service workers. For over 30 years, we've connected exceptional talent with organizations in child protection, disability, aged care, and mental health. Backed by PeopleIN, Australia's largest talent solutions company, we offer expert staffing solutions and outstanding employee experiences. We're dedicated to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Edmen is collaborating with Dynamic Community Care (DCC) to support their growing team of dedicated professionals.DCC delivers 24/7 care to young people across a variety of settings, including residential services, community access, outreach programs, and supervised family contact. If you're someone with a caring nature, a sense of adventure, and a genuine passion for making a difference—we'd love to welcome you on board.

What We Bring to the Table:

• Flexible Scheduling: Control your work-life balance with our app.
• Weekly Pay: Manage your budget with regular weekly payments.
• 24/7 Servicing Team: Dedicated service coordinators available anytime.
• Ongoing Support: Access supervision and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Benefits:Fuel, Flex & Flourish
• Fuel - Healthy eating made easier: Enjoy discounted meals and meal kits from YouFoodz and EveryPlate, delivered fresh to your door. Perfect for busy weeks and shift work.
• Flourish - Mental wellbeing, when you need it: Access the PsychHealth app for free, with 24/7 tools to support your emotional wellbeing.
• Flex - Move your way: We've partnered with Fitness Passport to give you low-cost access to gyms and pools across Australia.

About You:

 Hold a Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Work, Social Work or similar (or be studying towards) 

 Australian Drivers Licence (P2 or higher)

 Blue card & Yellow card 

 Current First Aid & CPR certificate

3 months paid experience with transferrable skills - disability support, youth work etc.

 The ability to work a mixture of day, night and weekend shifts as required

Kickstart Program

Through our Kickstart program, our staff can earn while they learn, as we offer fully paid work to students starting their career in youth work. Imagine getting paid while you complete your placement hours, with ongoing opportunities waiting for you once your placement wraps up This is the perfect opportunity for you to take that leap now and start making a difference in the lives of children and young people in out of home care.

To qualify, you must be willing to enrol or currently be enrolled in a Certificate IV or higher in a relevant field.

Edmen Community Staffing Solutions is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages CALD, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations people to apply.About the Position:

As a casual Residential Youth Worker with Edmen, you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who are living in out-of-home care. Working with some of Australia's best youth service providers, every day grants you a unique experience and adventure, empowering children and young people to live their best lives, in a nurturing and safe environment.

Our rosters are done in advance, which grants you some stability working in a casual environment. We also have emergency and ad hoc shifts available each week.

Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Establish a secure and nurturing home environment for at-risk young people
• Offer guidance and support with personal care requirements including meal assistance and hygiene routines
• Provide transportation for school, appointments and community activities
• Foster the development of skills and socialisation within the local community, alongside promoting positive pro-social peer interactions
• Support in the administration of medications and associated reporting requirements for children on Child Protection orders
• Provide trauma-informed care to young people who display complex behavioural issues and traumatic backgrounds
• Engage in the Trauma Recovery practice framework and undertake Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) within the first three months of your employment

Apply Now and uplevel your career today