AddressWe are looking for a Youth worker with a can do out of the box attitude and work ethic to join our team at RuffTRACK Farm program.
Who is RuffTRACK?
The RuffTRACK program is modelled on a similar program in Armidale NSW, BackTrack, aimed at engaging vulnerable young people and helping them develop life and work skills to plan their future pathways. RuffTRACK supports young people aged between 11 and 17 years of age who have disengaged with school and the community. We support them in education and skill development to transform their lives.
We work closely with Hawkesbury Local Area Command (Police) and the incredible BackTrack to fundamentally change young people’s lives.
When a young person joins RuffTRACK, they bond with a dog in their first days. This partnership takes them on a journey of learning responsibility, caring for others and communicating without violence.
Who We Need?
Helping run numerous programs on our farm and providing the right mentorship for each of the participants.
You must care about improving outcomes for disengaged youth and demonstrate you can form a connection and build trust with young people in a wraparound support network.
We run a few social enterprises and would love a candidate who can help manage these along with the young people.
-Don’t mind getting your hands dirty (we are on a farm)
-Have trade skills is highly regarded in wood or metal work
-A degree in Youth Work, Social Work, Education, or a related field is preferred
-Have farm experience or willing to learn
-Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required for camps and events
-Loves dogs and animals (This is a must for our program)
-Must have WWC and cleared police check
-White Card certificate
-First Aid certificate and current CPR
-Must have drivers’ licence and car
What can we provide?
-Salary Packaging
-Supportive Small Team
-Training Opportunities
If you think this is you please email cover letter/ resume to: ******@rufftrack.com
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon
- Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Sunday: Evening
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 08 July 2024
- Expected salary: $40 - $50 per hour
