Make a real difference to young people who need someone steady in their life.
Access Recreation is looking for compassionate, committed Youth Workers to join our residential team in Rockhampton. You’ll support young people with complex needs arising from trauma, neglect or unsafe home environments, working alongside them in daily life.
What you’ll do
- Be a consistent, positive role model providing emotional and practical support
- Support daily living, personal care, medication needs, recreation, education and community participation
- Use trauma-informed approaches and implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans
- Complete case notes, incident reports and sleep logs
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
- Not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 per FBT year
- Versatile,
supportive team and ongoing learning and development
What you’ll bring
- Current Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain them)
- Full Australian driver’s licence and full working rights
- Availability for a rotating roster including days, afternoons, active nights, sleepovers and weekends
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including manual handling
- Empathy, resilience and a genuine passion for mentoring young people
Desirable: Certificate IV in Youth Work or Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or willingness to study), and Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or relevant experience.
To apply or enquire: Contact Darlene Lothian, Human Resources Manager, on 0749227*** or ********@accessrec.org.au.