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SalaryOur Youth Workers bring a genuine passion to make a difference in the lives of young people and our communities. Since opening our doors in 2006, we have made a difference in the lives of more than 1800 young people.
Our young people have complex needs, so our small, stable teams provide intensive therapeutic support and consciously and consistently uphold our high standards.
The Opportunity
We are looking for passionate Youth Workers to work directly with young people who are vulnerable and in need of assistance.
You will be the person in their lives to help them build life skills, healthy attachments, and most importantly be there for them when they need you the most. You will work through tough times and challenges together, knowing that the ultimate outcome is guiding them to live a fulfilled and independent life.
This role is for full-time permanent employment and requires availability across 7 days. We operate a roster of a minimum 5 x 24-hour shifts per fortnight.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building rapport and trust with young people, acting as a role model with residential house duties.
- Navigate through their personal challenges, providing both emotional and professional support in collaboration with the team of Youth Workers, Case Managers, and other relevant community services.
- Help engage in post-crisis support functions to better support young people with complex needs and behaviours.
Advocating for a young person’s sense of belonging while encouraging their independence is a deeply rewarding career path.
Recruitment Process
We are currently recruiting for our Induction Program commencing on 12th February 2024.
- Successful applicants will be invited to a telephone interview.
- If Successful after the telephone interview you will be invited to an in-person interview.
Prior this in-person interview you will be asked to supply:
- Current QLD Drivers Licence
- Right to Work Documents (Birth Certificate or Passport)
- Current QLD Blue Card (or be willing to obtain)
- Completed LCS2 or LCS7 Form (To be provided to you post interview if successful)
- 2 Professional References
If successful at the in-person interview and once all documents have been provided and cleared you will be issued a Letter of Offer and Contract for the Induction Program commencing on Monday, 12th February 2024.
Our Benefits
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Access to annual bonus and generous salary packaging options
- Above-award wage rates
- Paid 3-week induction program
- Work vehicle provided on shift
- Opportunities to develop and advance your career with internal promotions and further training
- Working with an inclusive and valued workforce
Our Values
United, Supportive, Responsive, Passionate and Professional.
How We Support You
Safe Places for Children offers a comprehensive induction program that encompasses classroom, online and on-the-job training. The induction program is designed to provide individuals with a solid understanding of a ‘day in the life’ of a Youth Worker at Safe Places as well as the skills, knowledge, and practice, to work within our Integrated Practice Framework.
Due to trauma sensitive work for our Youth Worker, we require our inductee Youth Workers to successfully complete the Induction Program before they can be assigned to a young person. As such, employment offers are made on a casual basis and following the successful completion of the Induction Program, permanent, full-time offers are made. Candidates will need to be available to attend the Induction Program which will take approximately 3 weeks from 12th February 2024.
Please apply if you meet the above criteria and our team will be in touch.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply and are an inclusive employer. Please visit our website to find additional information and benefits of working at Safe Places for Children
https://www.safeplaces.com.au
