OOHC Youth Worker

5 hours ago

Marrickville New South Wales Australia Burdekin Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About Us

Burdekin is an independent not-for-profit organisation working with young people and their families to prevent homelessness, provide safe housing, and support wellbeing. We believe every young person deserves to feel safe and have a home, so they can be empowered to fulfil their potential. Our vision is clear: young lives, lived to their full potential.

The Role

We are currently seeking Permanent Part Time and Casual Youth Workers with a therapeutic, person-centred approach who are:


• Available to work weekday shifts and sleepover shifts during the week and weekends


• Able to work across multiple locations, including South Sydney, Inner West, Eastern Sydney, South West Sydney.

This is an onsite position. As a Youth Worker in our Out of Home Care (OOHC) team, you will support young people living in our residential homes. You'll engage in daily living activities, build trusting relationships, and help young people develop essential life skills — all while working as part of a supportive, values-driven team.

Key Responsibilities


• Engage with young people to build life and independent living skills


• Support young people with daily routines such as cooking and cleaning.


• Organise and participate in activities that promote growth and wellbeing


• Provide consistent, trauma-informed, person-centred care


• Collaborate with case managers and other professionals to support the young person's care plan


• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions

Essential Requirements


• Must be available to work primarily weekend sleepover shifts


• Flexibility to work across various locations in Greater Sydney


• Certificate III or higher in Youth Work, Community Services or related field


• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Out of Home Care or Foster Care settings


• Experience working with young people impacted by trauma


• Strong de-escalation skills and understanding of therapeutic care approaches – TCI training would be an advantage


• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)


• Current Driver's Licence

Why Join Us?


• Generous salary packaging benefits – up to $15,900 tax free


• Staff discounts on a wide range of products and services


• A collaborative, passionate, and supportive team


• A role where you truly make a difference in the lives of young people

Ready to make an impact?

If you're experienced and passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and can offer flexibility in your availability and work location, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now

*Burdekin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applications are encouraged from people with culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander indigenous candidates.

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