Residential Support Worker

Residential Youth Worker

Discover Arches Accommodation Supports, where our core values drive an organizational culture based on ethics, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. Our leadership fosters accountability and support, ensuring all staff are engaged and empowered. We pride ourselves on streamlined processes, feedback, adherence to child safe regulations, and staying at the forefront of emerging practices. Explore our website to delve deeper into the opportunities we offer to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and our team.

Exciting Opportunities and Responsibilities Await You

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey with Arches Accommodation Supports? As a Residential Youth Worker, you'll be at the heart of creating a brighter future for young people. Here's what your dynamic role entails:

- Flexibility in Working Hours: Embrace the chance to make a difference at any time, whether it's weekdays or weekends, days or nights to meet the unique needs of our clients and schedules.

- Immersive Residential Care: Step into the world of residential care settings, where you'll provide essential support and guidance to young people.

- Diverse Client Interaction: Engage with a diverse range of clients, including Parents, Young People, Kinship and Foster Carers, and Government and Non-Government Organizations.

- Collaborative Meetings: Attend enriching Stakeholder meetings, Client meetings, Appointments, and Team Meetings, guided by your supportive Supervisor.

- Initiative and Impact: Showcase your initiative and determination as you lead the way in achieving case goals and milestones, positively impacting the lives of young people.

- Proactive Engagement: Collaborate professionally and proactively with other services, ensuring we meet our clients' needs effectively and efficiently.

- Effective Reporting: Skilfully and professionally handle reporting duties, following our well-defined policies and legislative requirements. You'll provide detailed written reports, utilizing templates, and offer verbal reporting as needed.

- Building Networks: Establish meaningful connections as you link clients with appropriate networks and services, enhancing their overall well-being.

- Mentorship and Teaching: Implement therapeutic principles and strategies, serving as a role model, mentor, and educator for young people, equipping them with essential life skills.

- Lifelong Learning: Embrace continuous growth through ongoing training opportunities, staying up to date with the latest practices in the field. Internal opportunities for career development and progression.

- Versatile Contribution: Be ready to take on various responsibilities that contribute to our mission. Your role will encompass a range of tasks that align with the dynamic needs of our organization.

These responsibilities are not just duties; they are opportunities to make a positive impact, inspire growth, and be part of a supportive and accountable team.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Whether you hold or are pursuing a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care) or similiar, your commitment to growth is valued.

- Completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training equips you for challenges with confidence and care or demonstrated enthusiasm to complete this.

- Deep understanding of the Child Protection Act, Charter of Rights, Standards of Care, and Hope and Healing Framework is your foundation.

- Your compassionate empathy and advocacy work in tandem, guiding challenging journeys and fostering a safe and therapeutic environment.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills empower you to build meaningful relationships and collaborate effectively.

- Commitment to high ethical standards, professional boundary awareness, and adaptability showcases your dedication.

- Proficiency in computer literacy streamlines support to you and delivery of information.

- A P2 or Open Drivers License

- Maintaining a Working with Children Blue Card.

Embrace the opportunity to transform lives, build connections, and make a real impact. If you're ready to bring your passion, skills, and heart to Arches Accommodation Supports, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. We currently have Casual and Permanent Positions Available.

Arches Accommodation Supports follows the SCHADS award.

Apply now and become the driving force behind a brighter future for young people. Your journey starts here!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out on ***********@archesaccommodation.com.au