Youth Worker

14 hours ago

Eight Mile Plains, Queensland, Australia Anglicare SQ Full time $48,000 - $96,000 per year

About us:

At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.

Our Out of Home Care services offer a variety of child protection, youth justice, outreach, family intervention and family support services. We are on the lookout for suitable applicants who meet the minimum standard qualification and have relevant experience supporting others to achieve their personal goals join our team

About the Role:

The overall purpose of the Youth Worker, Residential Care is to provide care and/or support to children and young people, in out of home care and/or living within at risk families. The care and support provided by Youth Workers will enhance opportunities for the young person to participate in age-appropriate activities to support development of positive self-regard, to support community inclusion, to support positive relations with family of origin and to contribute to placement stability.

This role involves being the primary caregiver during shift, ensuring the safety of young people in care, and imparting essential life skills to establish a consistent routine. Collaborating with the Coordinator and Service Manager, you'll help develop trauma-informed interventions for these young individuals with complex issues.

What a day in the life of a Residential Youth Worker looks like:

  • Planning and engaging in meaningful activities with the young person.
  • Being a vital part of a cohesive team, dedicated to helping young people achieve their personal goals.
  • Promoting good hygiene and nutrition.
  • Maintaining daily case notes, handling administrative tasks, and preparing incident reports.

Permanent Part-Time Rates starting at $38.65 per hour (excluding allowances).

Current positions available:

Line G - Loganlea Hours per fortnight

Week 1 -Thursday (2:30pm to 10.30pm) + sleepover + Friday (6.30am to 9.30am)

Week 2 -Thursday (2:30pm to 10.30pm) + sleepover + Friday (6.30am to 9.30am) and Saturday 9.30am to 11pm + sleepover + Sunday 7am-9.30am

Line H - Logan Reserve Hours per fortnight

Week 1 - Friday (9:30am - 02:30pm) , Saturday 9.30am to 11pm + sleepover + Sunday 7am-9.30am

Week 2 - Friday (9:30am - 02:30pm)

Line C - Greenbank - 46 Hours per fortnight

Week 1 - Tuesday to Thursday (9am to 2pm)

Week 2 - Tuesday to Thursday (9am to 2pm, Saturday 8am-10pm + sleepover + Sunday 6am-8am)

Line D - Acacia

Week 1 - Wednesday & Thursday (6pm to 10.30pm + Sleepover + 6.30am to 10am)

Week 2 - Monday & Tuesday (6pm to 10.30pm + Sleepover + 6.30am to 10am), Saturday & Sunday (9.30am to 6.30pm)

Logan Place & Greenbank = 24 hour Contact

Logan Place Line A - Week 1 : Friday (shift : 2:00pm to 10:00pm+ S/O +6:00am to 10:00am)

Greenbank Line B - Week 2 : Wed (1:30pm to 10:00pm + S/O+ 6:00am to 10:00am)

Greenbank line H = 26 hour contract

Week 1 : Fri (9:00am to 2:00pm), Sat (9:30am to 11:00pm +S/O+7:00am to 9:30am)

Week 2 : Fri (9:00am to 2:00pm)

Please note shift times may vary according operational and on school holidays

Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements

  • A Certificate IV or higher qualification in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Services, Community Services, or a related field
  • Current Blue Card (Working with Children's Check QLD)
  • Current Licensed Care Service (LCS)
  • Completion of Hope and Healing Framework training
  • Current Queensland Drivers Licence
  • The ability to provide two recent referees of supervisors
  • Availability to work - day, evening and weekend shifts, including sleepovers or awake shifts is essential for current needs. Availability to work 5 out of 7 days a week inclusive of every second weekend.

About You:

  • Ability to engage children and youth in purposeful activities to enhance life skills.
  • Proactive communicator and relationship builder with others from diverse backgrounds.
  • Utilize trauma-informed approach in understanding child development and behaviour.
  • Capability to recognize the role of family dynamics, particularly in child protection contexts
  • Supportive of youth in activities and foster independent living skills
  • Effectively Contributor to team outcomes
  • Ability to operate autonomously while seeking guidance as needed
  • Able Respond to crises flexibly, considering risk and compliance
  • Understand of provision of care in accordance with the Child Protection Act 1999

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.

What happens now?

Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answering a few simple screening questions.

We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact: Helen Reda

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date and/or close this advertisement early if a suitable applicant/s is selected.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.

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