Company

Connecting Families GroupSee more

addressAddressSydney, NSW
CategorySocial Care

Job description

Are you an experienced Youth Support Worker who is passionate about making a positive impact to the young people lives?

About us

Connecting Families are passionate about ensuring that we are provide the highest quality of care to children and young people. This is achieved through taking a wholistic approach to care that is focused on not only meeting their health and wellbeing needs, but creating an environment where they can achieve their goals. We are passionate about our people and supporting our workers who are in the field and working closely with our child and young people. We strive to create an environment that is supportive and fosters a team approach in everything that we do. Our motto: one team, one family.

About the role

We are currently looking for a team of Youth Support Workers to support clients in Sydney and surrounding suburbs. We want to provide a safe & loving environment. We support child and youth (0 – 18yrs) in residential settings. We are looking for a range of Youth Workers with a background in therapeutic intensive care, first aid mental health, and/or disability support. As an integral part of our team, you'll be encouraged to utilise your passion and skills to support our young people to grow, develop, heal and feel empowered. If you want to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable young people, this is the job for you!

The key responsibilities of a Youth Support Worker include supporting the young person to:

  • Feel safe and nurtured in a stable environment.
  • Feel a strong sense of identity and belonging.
  • Build positive and trusting connections with family, friends and community.
  • Learn and develop to their full potential.
  • Make healthy lifestyle choices and access health care services.
  • Develop strong social and interpersonal skills.
  • Supports: Daily living, therapeutic care, mental health support, community engagement, wellbeing, education, disability (including some manual handling)

In addition to the above, your role will also include, but not limited to:

  • Daily tasks can include household tasks (cooking/cleaning), transport and personal care.
  • Actively participate in the adherence to care plans, allied health plans and behavioural support plans.
  • Completing verbal and written reports

About You:

  • You have completed a nationally recognised qualification such as a Certificate 4, Diploma or Degree in Community Services, Youth Work, or Disability
  • You have previous experience working with young people – ITC or Disability settings.
  • 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.
  • You are willing to travel to suburbs farther than 30-40 minutes from your place of residence

To apply for this role, you must have the following:

  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Employee - Working with Children’s Check
  • Willingness to complete a National Police Check
  • A valid Australian driver’s license with a 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)

Only successful candidates will be contacted and training provided!

Apply now!

Refer code: 2277187. Connecting Families Group - The previous day - 2024-05-24 11:00

Connecting Families Group

Sydney, NSW

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