Residential Youth Workers

Be a Part of Edmen – Where You Can Truly Make a Difference****

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. 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.
• Health Benefits: 12% discount on NIB retail health insurance.
• Fitness Discounts: Access to discounted memberships at major gyms.
• Exclusive Rewards: Discounts on food, entertainment, travel, and more with Maxxia Rewards.
• 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).
• Career Growth: Opportunities for permanent positions through our Temp to Perm program.

About You:

 Hold a Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Work, Social Work or similar 

 Australian Drivers Licence (P2 or higher)

Working with Children Check for paid work

 Current First Aid & CPR certificate

6 months paid experience as a Residential Youth Worker

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

Relocate to a location in South Adelaide that is a drivable distance towards Mount Gambier

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.

Why consider the move? Guaranteed casual work (if you meet all compliance requirements)

Interviews conducted before you move

Support every step of the way, from compliance to getting job-ready

A chance to make an immediate impact in the communities that need you

Please Note: While we can't assist with relocation or accomodation costs, we'll make sure everything is ready for you before you arrive including securing work that suits your availability and preferences.

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 to start making a true impact in the lives of others