About the role:

We are currently seeking applications for dedicated Youth Workers to join our team in our new Residential House located in the Ipswich area.

There are part time and casual positions available. 

Casuals can earn up to $48 per hour depending on experience and qualifications with penalty rates as high as $100 per hour on public holidays.

Part time positions provide leave entitlements, guaranteed hours and a consistent roster, in addition to the benefit of Salary Packaging.

Night, weekend and public holidays penalties also apply.

Our team provides young people with support in a homely and welcoming residential care setting. This role directly supports the day-to-day routine of young people, providing quality, safe care and guidance within their living environment and the community.

You will be working within a team of Youth Workers and will be responsible for ensuring that the young people are safe and that their welfare and wellbeing needs are met, while working towards planned goals and independence. You will be working with young people with a range of developmental, behavioural, and psychological needs. Therefore, your role will be to support them through day-to-day coaching, mentoring, training and modelling to build their life skills, support positive decision making, access opportunities and achieve life and plan goals.

About you:

To be successful in this role it is preferred that you can demonstrate knowledge and experience relevant to working alongside young people residential and/or youth programs, together with:

• knowledge and experience working with young people with cognitive, social, developmental; and behavioural needs
• experience of working with indigenous and culturally diverse families and communities
• experience in the engagement, assessment and intervention with children and relevant stakeholders
• demonstrated commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people using a valuing and strengths-based approach
• excellent oral and written communication skills, including debriefing, conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation, public speaking, promotional communication and reporting writing.

The Youth Worker will:

• Have a Cert IV Child, Youth & Family Intervention (Residential Care); or 
• Be willing to enrol in a Cert IV Child, Youth & Family Intervention (Residential Care); or
• Have another recognised qualification in Community, Youth Work or Human Services or relevant diploma or tertiary qualification
• Have, or be willing to obtain, a current First Aid and CPR certificate 
• Hold a current driver's license

Please note appointment to this role is subject to obtaining the following compulsory screening checks:

• National Police Check
• Blue Card
• LCS Suitability Check

What we can offer you

At Foundations Care you’ll be able to access a range of benefits:

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities including Hope and Healing Certificate
• Flexible working and family friendly environment
• Professional supervision and support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to salary sacrifice, adding to your take home pay or benefiting towards mortgage repayments etc for part time opportunities (part time roles)

Our Commitment to Cultural Safety

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment for all children, young people, families, and staff. We value and respect diverse cultural identities, perspectives, and experiences, and we actively work to ensure our services and workplace are free from racism, discrimination, and exclusion. We recognise the importance of cultural connection as a key part of wellbeing and strive to promote culturally responsive practices in everything we do.'

Enquiries - If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require any further information about the role, please contact our Human Resources & Support team at [email protected] using the subject line: Residential Youth Workers - Ipswich enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to apply:

Please click 'Apply now' and include in your application a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.

Foundations Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from First Nations people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if a suitable candidate has been found in that time. 

We thank you in advance for your time, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.