Youth Worker - Child and Family Care - Ingham at Selectability Australia

Ingham CP, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

48.31

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Computer Literacy, Record Management, Policy Adherence, Cultural Competence, Flexibility, Working with Children, First Aid, CPR, NDIS Knowledge

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

ABOUT THE ROLE selectability is looking for a passionate and motivated Youth Worker to join our growing team! Our youth residential program provides accommodation and intensive support to children and young people who have a variety of needs. As a Youth Worker you will play a vital role in supporting our children and young people to live their best life. You will bring a genuine passion and commitment to make a difference in the life of children and young people. Children and young people may come with high to complex needs, and selectability aspires to promote consistent and stable teams to support the recovery of our young people. ABOUT YOU To be successful you must:  * possess clear and effective communication skills  * demonstrate computer literacy and accuracy in record management  * be able to always follow policies and procedures  * be able to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals * flexible to work across a 24/7 roster, including sleepovers and weekends ROLE REQUIREMENTS * must have a minimum of Cert IV qualification recognised under the child safety minimum qualification standards (or willing to actively study) * possess the certification in Hope and Healing for residential care (to be obtained upon commencement) * a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland driver’s licence  * a currently registered, roadworthy, and fully comprehensive insured vehicle * current nationally recognised first aid and CPR certificates (ability to obtain) * a Child Safety & Personal History Screening check * a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (ability to obtain) * NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (ability to obtain) * NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety & You' ABOUT THE OFFER The Youth Worker position is offered on a casual basis and will be based in Ingham. We offer a range of benefits including: * casual hourly rate of $48.31 + super * up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits * access to fitness passport * flexible working arrangements * career pathways and opportunities for development * employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees APPLYING If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role. If you would like more information, please contact HR team on 07 4453 0100 or hrregions@selectability.com.au. ABOUT US selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland. We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf. If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

Responsibilities

The Youth Worker will provide accommodation and intensive support to children and young people with various needs within a residential program, playing a vital role in helping them live their best lives. This involves supporting young people who may present with high to complex needs, requiring consistent and stable team support for their recovery.