Youth Worker

MacKillop is excited to be expanding their programs in Newcastle / Lake Macquarie region and is therefore looking for experienced Youth Workers to work across our new residential homes in the Hunter region within our Intensive Therapeutic care program. Shortlisting and Interviewing will commence immediately.

We’re looking for passionate, motivated people who are resilient and are a team player. If you’re looking for rewarding work and have good communication skills and a positive attitude to match, we want to hear from you.

We have Full-time, Part-time and Casual positions available based in Thornton, Bellbird, Rutherford, Lochinvar and Windermere Park NSW within our Intensive Therapeutic Programs. The position reports to the House Manager.

For more information, please contact :

Tahkiesha King at or on

Memphis Farrell at or on

About the role :

• Assist young people to develop living and life skills.
• Role model and reinforce positive behavior through social learning, social responsibility, and emotional intelligence.
• Promote democracy and support young people to engage in a participatory environment where they can have a say in and influence the decisions that affect their lives.
• Provide support to children and young people living in the accommodation service including undertaking household duties such as cleaning, shopping and meal preparation as required.
• Participate in team environment, and house meetings to ensure that young people receive services that meet their needs.
• Safeguard the wellbeing of young people and report any concerns immediately.

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