Job Description
You're supporting children and young people each with their own personality, experiences, strengths, challenges, needs and goals.
n One shift might involve helping a young person get ready for school, supporting personal care, preparing meals or helping them start their day with confidence.
n You might help build independence through everyday routines and life skills, while providing the right level of support along the way.
n You might sit and listen after a difficult day, celebrate a small achievement or simply be someone they know they can rely on.
n You may support young people by responding to behaviours of concern while maintaining safety, dignity and respect.
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Proposed Roster
n To support consistency and build strong relationships, the permanent part time position will be offered with an
agreed regular roster
, providing predictable hours and opportunities to become a familiar and trusted member of the young person's support team.
Proposed roster:
A)
n Week 1: Monday 4pm – 10pm & Sunday 4pm – 10pm
n Week 2: Monday 4pm – 10pm, Tuesday 4pm – 10pm, Thursday 4pm – 10pm & Friday 4pm – 10pm – ALL WITH SLEEPOVER COMPONANT (8 am finish)
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C)
n Week 1: Wednesday 4pm – 10pm Thursday 4pm – 10pm, Friday 4pm – 10pm & Saturday 4pm – 10pm
n Week 2: Wednesday 4pm – 10pm Thursday 4pm – 10pm, Friday 4pm – 10pm & Sunday 4pm – 10pm
You might be a excellent fit if you:
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Genuinely enjoy working with children and young people aged 0–18
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Are confident and comfortable supporting young people
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Are calm, patient and able to support young people throughemotional regulation and challenging moments
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Can follow individual care, medical and support plans while maintaining a safe and consistent environment
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Can
encourageindependence,
participation and community involvement, regardless of a young person's level of ability
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Are a strong communicator who can build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
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Bring warmth, positivity and a willingness to learn, understanding that every young person has different needs
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You're supporting children and young people each with their own personality, experiences, strengths, challenges, needs and goals.
n One shift might involve helping a young person get ready for school, supporting personal care, preparing meals or helping them start their day with confidence.
n You might help build independence through everyday routines and life skills, while providing the right level of support along the way.
n You might sit and listen after a difficult day, celebrate a small achievement or simply be someone they know they can rely on.
n You may support young people by responding to behaviours of concern while maintaining safety, dignity and respect.
n
Proposed Roster
n To support consistency and build strong relationships, the permanent part-time position will be offered with an
agreed regular roster
, providing predictable hours and opportunities to become a familiar and trusted member of the young person's support team.
Proposed roster:
A)
n Week 1: Monday 4pm – 10pm & Sunday 4pm – 10pm
n Week 2: Monday 4pm – 10pm, Tuesday 4pm – 10pm, Thursday 4pm – 10pm & Friday 4pm – 10pm – ALL WITH SLEEPOVER COMPONANT (8 am finish)
n
B)
n Week 1: Tuesday 6am – 4pm, Wednesday 8am – 4pm
n Week 2: Monday 6am – 4pm, Wednesday 8am – 4pm,



Friday 6am – 4pm & Sunday 6am – 4pm
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C)
n Week 1: Wednesday 4pm – 10pm Thursday 4pm – 10pm, Friday 4pm – 10pm & Saturday 4pm – 10pm
n Week 2: Wednesday 4pm – 10pm Thursday 4pm – 10pm, Friday 4pm – 10pm & Sunday 4pm – 10pm
You might be a great fit if you:
n
n
Genuinely enjoy working with children and young people aged 0–18
n
Are confident and comfortable supporting young people
n
Are calm, patient and able to support young people throughemotional regulation and challenging moments
n
Can follow individual care, medical and support plans while maintaining a safe and consistent environment
n
Can
encourageindependence,
participation and community involvement, regardless of a young person's level of ability
n
Are a strong communicator who can build trusting relationships while maintaining skilled boundaries
n
Bring warmth, positivity and a willingness to learn, understanding that every young person has different needs
n
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You'll Bring
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A current Australian driver's licence (minimum P2).
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A Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain them.
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Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
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A completed or currently enrolled Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work or a related qualification.
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Experience supporting people with complex behaviours, including using trauma-informed, person-centred approaches and maintaining safety during escalated situations.
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Availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts across a 7-day roster
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GSL is committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.
n We're dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves.
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📌 Youth Worker (North Mackay)
🏢 A Good Start to Life
📍 North Mackay