About us:

At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.

Our Out of Home Care services offer a variety of child protection, youth justice, outreach, family intervention and family support services.

We are on the lookout for suitable applicants who meet the minimum standard qualification and have relevant experience supporting others to achieve their personal goals join our team!

About the Role

The overall purpose of the Youth Worker, Residential Care is to provide care and/or support to children and young people, in out of home care and/or living within at risk families. The care and support provided by Youth Workers will enhance opportunities for the young person to participate in age-appropriate activities to support development of positive self-regard, to support community inclusion, to support positive relations with family of origin and to contribute to placement stability.

This role involves being the primary caregiver during shift, ensuring the safety of young people in care, and imparting essential life skills to establish a consistent routine. Collaborating with the Coordinator and Service Manager, you'll help develop trauma-informed interventions for these young individuals with complex issues.

What a day in the life of a Residential Youth Worker looks like:

• Planning and engaging in meaningful activities with the young person.
• Being a vital part of a cohesive team, dedicated to helping young people achieve their personal goals.
• Promoting good hygiene and nutrition.
• Maintaining daily case notes, handling administrative tasks, and preparing incident reports.

Permanent Part-Time Rates starting at $38.65 per hour (excluding allowances).

Current positions available:

Coral Bay - Shift times 5pm-9am (40 hours a fortnight)

Week 1; Wed (5pm to 10.30pm S/O 6.30 am to 9am), Thu (5pm to 10.30pm S/O 6.30 am to 9am)

Week 2; Mon (5pm to 10.30pm S/O 6.30 am to 9am), Tue (5pm to 10.30pm S/O 6.30 am to 9am), Fri (5pm to 10.30pm S/O 6.30 am to 9am)

Coral Bay 3GC Houses - Shift times 5pm-9am (40 hours a fortnight)

Week 1; Wed (5pm to 10.30pm S/O 6.30 am to 9am), Thu (5pm to 10.30pm S/O 6.30 am to 9am)

Week 2; Mon (5pm to 10.30pm S/O 6.30 am to 9am), Tue (5pm to 10.30pm S/O 6.30 am to 9am), Fri (5pm to 10.30pm S/O 6.30 am to 9am)

Please note shift times may vary according operational and on school holidays.

Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements

• A Certificate IV or higher qualification in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Services, Community Services, or a related field
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children's Check QLD)
• Current Licensed Care Service (LCS)
• Completion of Hope and Healing Framework training
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence
• The ability to provide two recent referees of supervisors
• Availability to work - day, evening and weekend shifts, including sleepovers or awake shifts is essential for current needs. Availability to work 5 out of 7 days a week inclusive of every second weekend.

About You:

• Ability to engage children and youth in purposeful activities to enhance life skills.
• Proactive communicator and relationship builder with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Utilise trauma-informed approach in understanding child development and behaviour.
• Capability to recognise the role of family dynamics, particularly in child protection contexts
• Supportive of youth in activities and foster independent living skills
• Effectively Contributor to team outcomes
• Ability to operate autonomously while seeking guidance as needed
• Able Respond to crises flexibly, considering risk and compliance
• Understand of provision of care in accordance with the Child Protection Act 1999

Why Join Anglicare?

• Voted Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
• Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
• Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
• Novated Lease - pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
• Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
• Benefits App - Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & more!).
• Referral App - $1 for each time you share a job and up to $300 for a successful referral.
• Wellbeing App - Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
• A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.

What happens now?

Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answering a few application questions.

We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact: Grace Sharma - [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Worker - Gold Coast enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date and/or close this advertisement early if a suitable applicant/s is selected.