An oportunity to make a real difference
- 43 - $77 per hour + super
- Flexible hours to suit your availability
Be Recruitment have five residential youth work vacancies in our Sydney Inner West casual team. You will be joining a dedicated team of highly skilled and professional youth workers who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people.
As a youth worker, you will work directly with young people who have a history of trauma, abuse and neglect.
You will work within a residential program and ensure that a homelike environment is maintained and that children and young people engage in activities that promote wellbeing and capacity development.
Core responsibilities :
Attend to the daily care needs of children and young people;Provide therapeutic support and guidance and ensure consistency of care at all times;Manage challenging and complex behaviours;Facilitate the operation of the residential household, including cleaning, cooking and other relevant tasks;Support and promote social, emotional, behavioural and developmental outcomes for children and young peopleEssential Criteria
A minimum of six months of paid experience in therapeutic residential care or crisis accommodation for young peopleExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated experience supporting young people with complex and challenging behavioursDiploma in community services, youth work or similarFull NSW Drivers LicenceAustralian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Unrestricted Visa HolderCurrent First Aid certificateCurrent CPR certificateWWCCWillingness to undergo a police checkMust be available for day, evening, and weekend shifts.Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations / exemptions are required for this role in accordance with the relevant Public Health Order in NSW, and evidence of vaccination will be required prior to an offer of employment._