Job Description

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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

About the Role n

The overall purpose of the Youth Worker, Residential Care is to provide care and/or support to children and young people, in out of home care and/or living within at risk families. The care and support provided by Youth Workers will enhance opportunities for the young person to participate in age-appropriate activities to support development of positive self-regard, to support community inclusion, to support positive relations with family of origin and to contribute to placement stability.

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This role involves being the primary caregiver during shift, ensuring the safety of young people in care, and imparting essential life skills to establish a consistent routine. Collaborating with the Coordinator and Service Manager, you'll help develop trauma-informed interventions for these young individuals with complex issues.

What a day in the life of a Residential Youth Worker looks like n

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- Planning and engaging in meaningful activities with the young person.
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- Being a vital part of a cohesive team, dedicated to helping young people achieve their personal goals.
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- Promoting valuable hygiene and nutrition.
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- Maintaining daily case notes, handling administrative tasks, and preparing incident reports.
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- Full availability required across weekdays, weekends and public holidays
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Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements nn
- 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 (Working with Children's Check QLD)
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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 Queensland Drivers Licence
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- The ability to provide two recent referees of supervisors
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- Availability to work - day, evening and weekend shifts, including sleepovers or awake shifts is essential for current needs. Availability to work 5 out of 7 days a week inclusive of every second weekend.
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About You nn
- Ability to engage children and youth in purposeful activities to enhance life skills.
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- Proactive communicator and relationship builder with others from diverse backgrounds.
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- Utilize trauma-informed approach in understanding child development and behaviour.
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- Capability to recognize the role of family dynamics, particularly in child protection contexts
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- Supportive of youth in activities and foster independent living skills
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- Effectively Contributor to team outcomes
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- Ability to operate autonomously while seeking guidance as needed
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- Able Respond to crises flexibly, considering risk and compliance
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- Understand of provision of care in accordance with the Child Protection Act 1999
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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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Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date and/or close this advertisement early if a suitable applicant/s is selected.

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Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position

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📌 Youth Worker - Sunshine Coast
🏢 Anglicare Southern Queensland
📍 Sunshine Coast