Youth Support Workers

5 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Connecting Families Full time

_Are you an experienced Youth Support Worker who is passionate about making a positive impact to young people's lives? Split shift of morning and afternoon from Monday to Friday._

**About us**

Connecting Families are passionate about ensuring that we are provide the highest quality of care to children and young people. This is achieved through taking a holistic approach to care that is focused on not only meeting their health and wellbeing needs, but creating an environment where they can achieve their goals. We are passionate about our people and supporting our workers who are in the field and working closely with our child and young people. We strive to create an environment that is supportive and fosters a team approach in everything that we do.

Our motto: _one team, one family._

**About the role**:
We are currently looking for a team of reliable and dedicated Youth Workers to support an NGO customer with Labour Hire Services in **Central Coast NSW**.

We want to provide a safe & loving environment. We support child and youth (0 - 18yrs) in residential settings. We are looking for a range of youth workers with a background in therapeutic intensive care, first aid mental health, and/or disability support. As an integral part of our team, you'll be encouraged to utilise your passion and skills to support our young people to grow, develop, heal and feel empowered. If you want to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable young people, this is the job for you.

**About You**:

- You have completed a minimum of Certificate III in Community Services, Youth Work, or Disability
- You have previous experience working with young people - ITC or Disability settings.
- You have the ability to connect and build rapport with the young people and show a genuine interest in their lives, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
- You have the ability to manage difficult situations and behaviours and be able to de-escalate these situations in a therapeutic way.
- You are committed to providing client-focused services with positive outcomes.

**Essential requirements**:

- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Employee - Working with Children's Check
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks
- A valid Australian driver's license with a reliable and comprehensively insured car
- A current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- A current certification in Trauma Informed Care (desirable)
- Youth Mental Health First Aid (desirable)

The key responsibilities of a Youth Support Worker include supporting the young person to:

- Feel safe and nurtured in a stable environment.
- Feel a strong sense of identity and belonging.
- Build positive and trusting connections with family, friends and community.
- Learn and develop to their full potential.
- Make healthy lifestyle choices and access health care services.
- Develop strong social and interpersonal skills.
- Supports: Daily living, therapeutic care, mental health support, community engagement, wellbeing, education, disability (including some manual handling)

In addition to the above, your role will also include, but not limited to:

- Daily tasks can include household tasks (cooking/cleaning), transport and personal care.
- Actively participate in the adherence to care plans, allied health plans and behavioural support plans.
- Completing verbal and written reports

**Connecting Families benefits**:

- Online Training
- Free confidential counselling sessions available to staff
- Opportunity to travel interstate for casual shifts - we cover flights and accommodation costs
- Thank you for your understanding._

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $40.00 - $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 8 per week

**Benefits**:

- Referral program

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- No weekends
- On call
- Overtime
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Are you available to do 7 hours shift per day? Split shift from Monday to Friday.

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Australian Driver Licence (preferred)

**Location**:

- Gosford, NSW (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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