Job Description
About us:
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At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.
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About the Role
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As a Residential Youth Worker, you will provide care and support to children and young people living in out-of-home care or at risk within their family environment. Your role is to help create a safe, stable and supportive setting that promotes each young person's emotional, social and developmental wellbeing.
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You will be the primary caregiver during your shift, supporting young people to build life skills, follow daily routines, and engage in age-appropriate activities. You will work closely with the Coordinator and Service Manager to implement trauma-informed support strategies for young people with complex needs.
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A typical day may include:
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Planning and participating in meaningful activities with young people
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Supporting young people to achieve personal goals and develop life skills
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Promoting healthy routines, hygiene and nutrition
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Writing daily case notes, completing administrative tasks, and incident reporting
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Contributing to a supportive and cooperative team environment
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To meet current service needs, applicants must have:
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Availability to work a minimum of 5 days per week
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Willingness to work at least one overnight shift per week
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Availability to work at least one weekend day per week
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Flexibility to work day, afternoon, evening and overnight shifts
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3 x Permanent Part-Time Positions Available
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Rates starting at $***** per hour (excluding allowances).
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Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements
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A Certificate IV or higher qualification in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Services, Community Services, or a related field
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Current Blue Card
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Current Licensed Care Service (LCS)
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Completion of Hope and Healing Framework training
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Current Drivers Licence
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About You:
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Experience engaging with children and young people from diverse backgrounds
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Skilled in building positive, respectful relationships
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Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
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Understands trauma-informed care and the impact of trauma on development and behaviour
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Knowledge of child protection principles and relevant legislation, including the Child Protection Act ****
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Calm and flexible in crisis situations, with a focus on safety and compliance
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Why Join Anglicare?
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Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
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Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
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In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
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Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
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Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
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6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
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Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.
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Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
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Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
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Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
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Free annual Flu vaccinations
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Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.
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📌 Youth Worker - Residential - Fraser Coast (Queensland)
🏢 Anglicare Southern Queensland
📍 Queensland