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Form of workWant to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? If yes, join the Maple team and make a positive difference in your community!
About Maple Youth Services
Maple Youth Services™ is a premier Service Provider dedicated to facilitating support within Australia, particularly for children and young people who have experienced trauma, adversity, and those with disabilities. Our team comprises of like-minded individuals committed to creating equal standards of living for these vulnerable groups. We are recognised as the leading Alternative Care Arrangement (ACA) provider in NSW, thanks to our skilled and experienced staff and our distinctive therapeutic approach. At Maple Youth Services™, we prioritise treating every child and young person as a unique individual, ensuring tailored support and care that specifically addresses the challenges and needs of children with disabilities.
Benefits at Maple Youth Services
- Flexible shifts: 24/7 block shifts all over NSW! Transport, contact, respite, mentoring and in-home support shifts also available. This provides you with stability and consistency.
- Competitive industry rates: We offer above industry rates, pay superannuation and travel reimbursement.
- Flexibility: Choose the hours you want to work, whether it be short or long shifts that fits with your life schedule.
- Regional travel: Explore the state while working! Regional shifts are available with travel reimbursed. Range of locations within Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Tamworth, Ballina, Armidale, Inverell, Muswellbrook, Orange, Bathurst, Wagga Wagga, Albury and more.
- Professional development: We provide ongoing training, career progression and mentorship for our staff to assist you when out in the field.
The Role
No day is the same, the Youth Worker role involves providing direct supervision and care to those who are under the age of 18.
As a Youth Worker, you are required to provide support to children and young people through developing life skills, fostering appropriate relationships with others and being a positive role model.
Some responsibilities include:
- Implement and follow individualised care plans, considering specific disability-related needs.
- Establish and support structured daily routines, including tasks like wake-up and bedtime, chores, meal prep, and homework assistance, with adaptations for disabilities.
- Assist individuals in engaging their culture and local communities through recreational activities and programs
- Foster the development of life skills tailored to individual abilities and challenges.
- Provide written reports through progress notes and report writing
- Support the involvement and facilitate contact with family, assist in developing and maintaining family relationships
Essential Criteria:
- Relevant qualification (minimum Certificate IV)
- Experience as a Youth or Disability Support Worker
- Understanding of child protection legislation
- Ability to write sound reports
- Language proficiency
- Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
- Police Check
- Working With Children's Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- First Aid & CPR Certificate
- ABN
- Drivers licence and car
If you're dedicated and ambitious, Maple Youth Services is an excellent place to grow your career. Don't hesitate to apply!
We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.
