Role: Youth Worker - Assessment, Intake and
TreatmentTeam: headspace BallaratFTE: Full time Employment type: Max Term - 30/9/2027Award/classification: Community Health Centre (Stand Alone
Services) Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement
****, Grade 4 Helping young people through tough
times is important work.It's also deeply rewarding.
At headspace Ballarat, you'll often be
the first person a young person meets when they reach out for support, listening
to their story, helping them feel safe enough to talk, and connecting them with
the right care.
We're looking for a Youth Worker who
genuinely cares about young people and wants to be part of a team helping them
find their way forward.
If supporting young people matters to
you and you enjoy working with a team that backs each other, this could be the
role for you.
Is this you?
You:care deeply about young people and the challenges they face.believe in meeting young people where they're at, without judgement, and
helping them feel heard and supported.build trust easily and are comfortable having real conversations when
things feel overwhelming.are comfortable working with complexity and understand that supporting
young people takes patience, persistence and consistency.hold a tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Social Welfare, Social Work
or a related fieldare experienced supporting young people in community, health or social
service settings.Your new roleYou'll support young people aged *****
as they access headspace Ballarat, helping them feel welcome and supported from




the moment they connect with the service.The role focuses on intake and
psychosocial assessment, providing brief interventions or short-term support,
and connecting young people with the services that best meet their needs.You'll work closely with colleagues,
families, schools and community services, and contribute to group programs,
workshops and outreach activities.As part of working in a funded service,
you'll also maintain accurate case notes and documentation.
Your new teamThe team at headspace Ballarat is
close-knit, supportive, and genuinely passionate about what they do.It's a team that checks in with each
other, talks through complex situations and shares ideas about what might help
a young person.
People support each other and bring humour and positivity to
the day.At headspace, we focus on supporting
our people to thrive in their work - creating an setting where staff feel
supported, continue to grow professionally, and bring their skills to
supporting young people.
About usBallarat Community Health is the lead
agency for headspace Ballarat, providing early intervention mental health
support for young people aged *****.Headspace centres offer a welcoming




place where young people can access support for mental health, physical health,
education, employment and alcohol and other drug concerns.headspace Ballarat | Youth Mental Health Centre
& Services Why work with usSupportive multidisciplinary team environmentClinical supervision and reflective practiceProfessional development opportunitiesFlexible and inclusive workplace practicesSalary packaging optionsThe opportunity to make a genuine difference for young people in
your communityFurther information, applications, and
accessibilityFor a confidential discussion, please
contact Maddy Jones, Centre Manager headspace on ************.
To obtain a copy of the position
description, please click here Applications close on at *****pm on Monday 28
September **** BCH is committed to inclusive and
accessible recruitment.
If you require reasonable adjustments to apply for this
role or during the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture
team at ****** and let us know your preferred method of
contact.
Safety and inclusionBCH takes the safety, dignity and
wellbeing of children, older people and vulnerable people seriously.
We expect
all staff to uphold these standards in their work.
We are committed to a diverse and
inclusive workforce.
We value different life experiences and perspectives and
provide care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender,
ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation.

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