Youth Worker

Job Description

Make a real impact. Every shift is a chance to change a life. As a casual Therapeutic Youth Worker (Merredin) with Lifestyle Solutions, you'll support young people in care to feel safe, build trust, and believe in their futures. If you're calm, compassionate, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
\n Currently, we are looking for candidates available to work rotating rosters including weekends and overnights shifts.

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Why You'll Love Working With Us

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• Hourly rate: SCHADS Award - $45.28 an hour plus Super as a base rate! Casual penalty rates apply.
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• Salary packaging, up to $15,900 tax-free – take home more of your pay
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• Entertainment card, up to $2,650
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• Dining, travel and retail discounts
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• Guidance on government-funded Cert IV training
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• Paid face to face and online training
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• Supportive and passionate team
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What You'll Bring

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• Previous experience working with Youth or similar
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• Current driver's license and probity clearances
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• Empathy, resilience, and a solutions-focused mindset
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• Availability across a range of shifts, including weekends and overnights
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Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

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What You'll Be Doing

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• Supporting young people with daily routines, care, and activities
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• Building positive relationships based on trust and respect
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• Creating safe, structured therapeutic environments
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• Responding calmly to challenges and behavioural needs
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• Working collaboratively on individualised care plans
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We Celebrate Diversity

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Lifestyle Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We champion inclusion and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTI communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.