Youth Worker - Foster Care, Kinship Care - (Psp) (New South Wales)

Youth Worker - Foster Care, Kinship Care - (Psp) (New South Wales)

17 Aug
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Anglicare NSW South, NSW West and ACT
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New South Wales

17 Aug

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West and ACT

New South Wales

Position Type:
Casuals
Office Locations:
Albury & Wagga
Travel Requirements:
Ability to travel within rural and regional communities to support service delivery on weekends and weekdays.
A current Australian driver's license is essential.
You will have access to fleet vehicle for all transportion shifts.
Pay details-Salary packaging:
$***** - $***** + casual loading, 12% superannuation & salary packaging up to $15,900 per year.
About us:
At Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT (Anglicare), we are committed to the rights, safety and wellbeing of children and young persons.
Across Regional NSW and through our St Saviours service in Sydney, we deliver high‐quality Permanency Support Program services—including Intensive Therapeutic Care, Foster & Kinship Care, and Carer Support.
We're known for our trauma‐informed, culturally safe practice and for supporting carers to provide stable, nurturing homes.
With a zero‐tolerance approach to child abuse, we equip our people to identify, prevent and respond to harm, and we foster a culture where every child or young person feels heard, valued and safe.
People choose Anglicare because we lead with compassion, integrity and strong therapeutic practice - making us an employer of choice for those passionate about keeping children and young person's protected, supported and connected.
About the Role:
The FCKC Youth Worker plays a vital role in supporting safe, predictable environments for young people who have experienced trauma.
Working within a therapeutic framework, the Youth Worker will:
Supervise and Support Family Time:
Safely transport children and young people and supervise visits with parents, family, and kin, ensuring interactions are safe, positive, and child‐focused.
Ensure Safety and Wellbeing:
Prioritise the physical and psychological safety of young people through trauma-informed responses to their needs and behaviours.
Provide Individualised Support:
Assist young people to engage in routines, education,



appointments and recreational activities in a positive and inclusive manner.
Promote Healing and Resilience:
Support emotional regulation, life skill development, and healthy relationships using trauma-informed approaches.
Advocate and Report Responsibly:
Complete shift notes, incident reports, and mandatory notifications in line with legal and organisational requirements.
Work Within Therapeutic Frameworks:
Uphold Anglicare's Code of Conduct and apply the Sanctuary Model principles to support safety, connection, and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
As a FCKC Youth Worker, you will:
Supervise and Support Family Time:
Safely transport children and young people and supervise visits with parents, family, and kin, ensuring interactions are safe, positive, and child‐focused.
Ensure Safety and Wellbeing:
Prioritise the physical and psychological safety of young people through trauma-informed responses to their needs and behaviours.
Provide Individualised Support:
Assist young people to engage in routines, education, appointments and recreational activities in a positive and inclusive manner.
Promote Healing and Resilience:
Support emotional regulation, life skill development, and healthy relationships using trauma-informed approaches.
Advocate and Report Responsibly:
Complete shift notes, incident reports, and mandatory notifications in line with legal and organisational requirements.
Work Within Therapeutic Frameworks:
Uphold Anglicare's Code of Conduct and apply the Sanctuary Model principles to support safety, connection, and growth.
What you will bring:
Hold a Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services (or equivalent),



or Diploma of Community Services (or equivalent)
Hold a current Drivers Licence, WWCC, and Senior First Aid Certification.
Demonstrated practical experience working with children/young people and/or their families within a community services, youth, out-of-home care or related service setting.
Sound working knowledge of NSW Child Protection legislation and the NSW Child Safe Standards, relevant to Permanent Care.
Applied understanding of child and adolescent development, including the impacts of trauma, abuse and neglect on emotional, behavioural and relational functioning, and the ability to respond using trauma informed approaches in routine and complex situations.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, taking direction while also exercising initiative, professional judgment and accountability.
Ability to travel within rural and regional communities to support service delivery.
A current Australian driver's license is essential.
How to apply:
If you are committed to trauma‐informed, youth‐centred practice and passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your
resume and a cover letter
outlining how your experience aligns with the key responsibilities of the role.
For enquiries, contact the Recruitment team at
••••@anglicare.com.au
.
Applicants will be required to undergo reference checks and a National Criminal History Check prior to receiving an offer.
Applications close:
16 September ****.
(Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and this advertisement may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.)
Join us at Anglicare (NSW South, West & ACT) and make a real difference in the lives of children and families in your community.
Find out more about us on our website- LinkedIn and Facebook pages.
Anglicare NSW South, NSW West, ACT is a child-safe organisation.

📌 Youth Worker - Foster Care, Kinship Care - (Psp) (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales

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