Youth Worker

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking toa  appoint Residential Youth Worker to work as a part of our UnitingCare Qld Iona House Team based in Townsville on a casual basis.

 You will provide support to young women aged between 16 and 21 years old who are homeless or at risk of homelessness by facilitating inclusion in the residential shelter and in the community. You will also provide practical support and life skills education to assist the young women to move towards independence, gain employment and to source stable and affordable housing.

 We pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing, calm and holistic environment to enable our young women to reside in a safe and supportive environment allowing them to rest, reset and heal from past traumas.

 What you'll need

You will need to have experience in working with disadvantaged youth, with residential experience as a distinct advantage. Applicants must be able to work overnight shifts during the week and on weekends with the ability to also work on public holidays.

In addition to the above you will also be required to have:

· Hold, or actively be working towards a certificate in community services, youth services or related field

· Current Blue Card

· Current QLD Drivers Licence

· Senior First Aid and CPR (or willing to obtain)

Supporting you to support others

Family and Disability Services is a respected industry leader and one of Queensland’s largest community service providers, with a wide range of services which provide support to vulnerable individuals, families and communities in metropolitan, regional and remote locations across the State. We’re proudly not-for-profit and offer you:

· Access to salary packaging & meal and entertainment benefits

· Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

· Employee assistance, health & wellness programs

· Values-based culture & rewards and recognition

· Ongoing learning & development

Ready to work together? 

Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button below to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. 

Our team are available to answer any questions you may have. We’ll do our best to get back to you 2 weeks from the closing date.

Please note these position may be filled prior to job advertsiment ending.

We are proud of our team’s diversity and highly encourage applications from people with a disability and those who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.