• Immediate Start required
• Part-time position with attractive penalty rates for weekend shifts
• Work for a fast growing, purpose driven organisation
• Receive above award conditions and up to $18,450 of your salary tax free due to NFP salary concessions

About Us

Hope Street Youth and Family Services Ltd ("Hope Street") has over 35 years of experience delivering specialist services to young people and their families experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a positive and dedicated Youth Residential Support Workers in Melton for part-time fixed term position, working 30 hrs per fortnight. In this role you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives. You will assist young people to access and maintain employment, engage in training and participate in their community. On a day to day basis you will provide assistance with living skills and household tasks such as food shopping, cooking and cleaning. You will also complete client file notes as needed and assist with administration duties to help operations run smoothly.

About You

You have a relevant tertiary qualification in social sciences, human services, community studies and relevant experience and are looking forward to starting a role where you can have a real impact. You have highly developed communication skills including relationship building, problem solving, report writing and you pride yourself on your ability to motivate and advocate for clients to achieve outcomes. You would describe yourself as a team player and you enjoy interacting with a wide range of people. You are competent using the full suite of Microsoft applications and don’t mind helping out with administrative tasks as needed.

You will be able to work 30 hours per fortnight; the shifts include Saturday and Sunday weekend work plus one Friday a fortnight and a sleepover; all with attractive penalties.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a passionate high performing team achieving quality outcomes in the community.

Please note the successful applicant will need to provide or consent to undergoing the following checks and licences:

• Current National Police check
• Current Working With Children Check
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence (desirable)
• Current First Aid Certificate (desirable)

We encourage applications from qualified candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds that reflect our community. 

Please refer to the Position Description below for further details.