Part Time position available at Lake Macquarie – Out of school position

Incentives to work with PCYC

- Enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $15,899 per annum tax free
- Use a further $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses with a Meals and Entertainment Card
- Access to our employee rewards benefits with discounts across food, retail and travel
- Enjoy generous leave entitlements including additional paid leave
- Access Fitness Passport Membership and free PCYC gym membership at participating clubs
- Work School Hours – 2 days per week, 7.5 hours required per day
- Supportive work environment with ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

About the role

Working alongside a co-mentor with a maximum class size of 10 students (Ratio of 1:5), you will be responsible for providing support services to youth who are showing early signs of disengagement from learning. In this diverse and flexible role, classified as Youth Worker under our Enterprise Agreement, working with these students you will:

- Provide group facilitation within a classroom-style environment addressing social issues, implementing practical information and strategies to assist students to thrive to become positive citizens within their communities.
- Provide support to help students remain focused on re-engagement into school life Identify and support young people’s educational needs and goals
- Use a holistic approach to highlight the current needs and supports to students, in collaboration with Well- Being Teams in Schools.
- Identify and support young people’s educational needs and goals Ensure mandatory reporting in-line with legislative requirements




- Deliver individual and/or group sessions within a defined structure in resilience building, relationships, and emotional regulation skills.
- Support the engagement of students from various backgrounds and assist with connections within a school environment and local PCYC services.
- Ensure mandatory reporting in-line with legislative and DOE requirements.

About Us

- PCYC NSW is a life changing charity, established in 1937, that works in partnership with community and NSW Police to empower youth, get kids active in life, and reduce and prevent youth crime
- Over 100,000 people are members of our 65 clubs around NSW

About You

Are you a passionate person, as well as:

- Do you have prior experience working with young people aged 8-12 years of age, including moderate to high behaviours, neurodiversity, and complex needs - predominately boys
- Prior fitness and sports background
- Ability to facilitate both small group sessions and one on one mentoring
- A positive role model who supports students overall wellbeing
- Willing to participate in whole school events and wellbeing initiatives
- Do you have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Criminal History check? (Issued within the last 6 months)
- Do you have Qualification/s in Youth Work, Social Work, Education, Community Development or a related discipline?
- Do you have excellent communication skills and proven ability to engage with young people with group activities.

PCYC is a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applicants to apply.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to obtain aWorking with Children CheckandNational Police Criminal History Background Check (less than 6 months old).

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Youth Worker (New South Wales)
🏢 Police Citizens Youth Club NSW
📍 New South Wales