We are currently seeking applications for dedicated Youth Workers to join our team based in our Residential Houses located in Rockhampton & Yeppoon.There are both part time and casual positions available.Casuals can earn up to $49 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 ofSalary Packaging and 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 be responsible for ensuring that the young people are protected 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 candemonstrate knowledge and experience relevant to working alongside young peopleresidential and/or youth programs, together with:knowledge and experience working with young people with cognitive, social, developmental; and behavioural needsexperience of working with indigenous and culturally diverse families and communitiesexperience in the engagement,



assessment and intervention with children and relevant stakeholdersdemonstrated commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people using a valuing and strengths-based approachexcellent 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); orBe willing to enrol in a Cert IV Child, Youth & Family Intervention (Residential Care); orHave be willing to enrol in another recognised qualification in Community, Youth Work or Human Services or relevant diploma or tertiary qualification.Have or be willing to enrol in Hope & Healing Training.Have, or be willing to obtain, a current First Aid and CPR certificatePlease note appointment to this role is subject to obtaining the following compulsory screening checks:National Police CheckBlue CardLCS Suitability CheckWhat we can offer youAt Foundations Care you'll be able to access a range of benefits:Ongoing training and career development opportunities including Hope and Healing CertificateFlexible working and family friendly environmentProfessional supervision and supportEmployee Assistance ProgramAbility to salary sacrifice, adding to your take home pay or benefiting towards mortgage repayments etc for part time opportunitiesOur Commitment to Cultural SafetyWe 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 ****** - Be careful and avoid sharing bank or credit card details when applying for jobs; report suspicious job ads to help keep applicants safe.
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📌 Residential Youth Worker (Rockhampton)
🏢 Foundations Care
📍 Rockhampton