Job Description

Residential Youth Worker - Central Coast

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Support Worker Co is a leading Support Worker Agency that provides best fit Youth Workers to Youth Service Organisations across Australia.

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We have casual, residential Youth Worker roles available acrossthe Central Coast including, Hamlyn Terrace,Watanobbi, Woongarah & Woy Woy.

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Youth Workers will be required to:

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- Deliver therapeutic care and support within a 24-hour residential setting to children and young people who are unable to live with their families, kinship carers or foster carers.
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- Be able to work a range of shifts which may include: day shifts – from 0600, afternoon & sleepovers shifts – from 1400 – 0930 next day, actives night shifts – from 2200/2300/midnight.
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- Respond to the young person's emotional and functional needs and the development of their personal skills.
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- Work within a team to provide trauma informed & therapeutic care to young people who present complex needs due to past trauma and abuse.
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- Provide a secure and home environment while supporting young people to achieve their goals.
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- Assist with administrative requirements and household duties.
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Support Worker Co is a leading Support Worker Agency that provides best fit Youth Workers to Youth Service Organisations across Australia.

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We have casual, residential Youth Worker roles available acrossthe Central Coast including, Hamlyn Terrace,Watanobbi, Woongarah & Woy Woy.

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Youth Workers will be required to:

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- Deliver therapeutic care and support within a 24-hour residential setting to children and young people who are unable to live with their families, kinship carers or foster carers.
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- Be able to work a range of shifts which may include: day shifts – from 0600, afternoon & sleepovers shifts – from 1400 – 0930 next day, actives night shifts – from 2200/2300/midnight.
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- Respond to the young person's emotional and functional needs and the development of their personal skills.
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- Work within a team to provide trauma informed & therapeutic care to young people who present complex needs due to past trauma and abuse.
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- Provide a safe and home environment while supporting young people to achieve their goals.
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- Assist with administrative requirements and household duties.
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What you need:

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- A minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or a recognised tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Community Services or a related qualification (or working towards)
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- Must have experience supporting high risk youth in a residential care setting.
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- Australian driver's license (we cannot accept international licenses)
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- First Aid Certificate with current CPR
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- Working with Children Check (paid employee status)
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- National police check (current)
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- Have a reliable car with registration certificate
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- Reliable smart phone with data
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- Ability to work a combination of morning, afternoon and over night shifts (active and/or sleepover shifts)
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- Previous experience working with children and young people with complex needs
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What we can offer you:

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- Great pay rates and weekly pay!$46.70 per hour plus penalties
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- Thorough organisational induction, ongoing training and support.
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- Casual position with consistent hours, however, to supplement consistent shifts staff ideally should be available to be pick up backfill shifts
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- Empowered by a dedicated Service Delivery Team providing you support, coaching and guidance.
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- EAP as well as ongoing supervision
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- Easy-to-use rostering app which allows you to view and accept shifts, complete reports/documents and update your availability.
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- Refer & earn incentive - $150 voucher for each successful person you refer.
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📌 Residential Youth Worker - Central Coast (Central Coast Council)
🏢 Support Worker
📍 Central Coast Council