Taldumande Youth Services is a not-for-profit organisation supporting vulnerable and homeless children and young people aged 12-21 years, and their families. We operate three 24/7 refuges both crisis and medium-term in Northern Sydney areas. Our supported accommodation and community programs provide a streamlined pathway, from homelessness and family breakdown, to independence and stability.

We are seeking enthusiastic Youth Workers interested in working in residential care, community outreach, and casework support. Our programs operate in the Lower North Shore, the Northern Beaches and Hornsby. Candidates with minimal prior experience are welcome to apply and will be carefully considered, as Taldumande provides a comprehensive training and induction program.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum Cert IV qualifications in Youth Work or related areas.
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as within a team environment.
• Flexibility to work varying hours (including day and evening support shifts, sleepover and weekend shifts, and community outreach).
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability in working with conflict and resolving problems.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Willingness to attend compulsory training.

Desirables:

• Previous experience working in residential and/or outreach services.
• First Aid Certificate.

When you work for Taldumande you will be offered:

• Training, development and succession planning opportunities.
• Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Award: Crisis Employee.
• Salary packaging benefits.
• Family friendly, flexible work environments.

For more information about Taldumande please visit our website: www.taldumande.org.au

We will require a "Working with Children Check" and Police Check under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998.

Taldumande Youth Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Taldumande Youth Services is a non-smoking workplace. The position is subject to employment screening and requirements under Child Protection legislation.