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Form of workAre you an experienced Youth Support Worker eager for shorter shifts and flexibility while balancing study and life commitments?
- Work shorter hours!
- Travel around Sydney to support young clients
- Casual positions available (with potential to become permanent)
About us
Connecting Families vision and purpose is to bring communities together to ultimately create a better life for children, adults, and families. We provide short-, medium- and long-term accommodation for young people. Supporting our vision are our CARE core values - Capability, Authenticity, Respect and Empowerment. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care to our clients and each other.
About the role
We are currently hiring for our team of Youth Support Workers to support the Sydney area. We want to provide a safe & loving environment and trauma-informed care. Ideally, we are looking for someone with a background in supporting young people between the ages of 0 to 18, including hoisting, feeding, medication management and personal care.
The key responsibilities of a Youth Support Worker include supporting the young person in the 5 following pillars of care:
- Daily living support
- Therapeutic support
- Education
- Wellbeing and engagement
- Mental health support
Most importantly, you will act as a role model to demonstrate positive attributes that allow young people to learn and feel safe which will in turn encourage aspirations for the future, build resilience and reduce vulnerability.
We pay according to the SCHADS Award.
About You
- You have completed a nationally recognised qualification of Certificate 4 or above in Community Services, Youth Work, or Disability
- You have previous experience working with young people, preferably within an accommodation setting.
- 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
To apply for this role, you must hold or be willing to obtain the following:
- Relevant qualification, Cert IV and above accepted
- An NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Employee Working with Children’s Check
- A current National Police Check conducted within the past 6 months
- A valid Australian driver’s license with own reliable and comprehensively insured car
- A current First Aid and CPR certificate
- A current certification in Trauma Informed Care (Highly desirable)
- Youth Mental Health First Aid (Highly desirable)
If you are passionate about bringing out the best version of yourself and in others, join us and click the "Apply Now" link.
If successful, you are expected to attend training at our Silverwater head office.
