Casual Opportunity with a Pathway to Permanent Part-Time or Full-Time Employment
Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive?
Cafs is seeking dedicated
Youth Care Practitioners
- Residential care houses, to join our Youth Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to commence in a casual role while building your skills, experience and career within a leading community services organisation.
For the right candidates, there are opportunities to transition into
permanent part-time or full-time positions
as vacancies arise.
Classification:
Residential Care Worker RSW2 - RSW3
Salary:
$***** to $***** + penalty rates + superannuation
Our Values
At Cafs, our work is guided by the values of:
Respect | Integrity | Collaboration | Kindness | Innovation
About the Role
As a Youth Care Practitioner, you will:
Provide day-to-day care, support and supervision to young people
Build positive, therapeutic relationships
Support young people to develop independence and life skills
Assist with education, employment and community engagement goals
Maintain accurate records and reports
Work collaboratively with families, carers and professionals
Apply trauma-informed and person-centred approaches in all interactions
This role operates across a 24/7 roster and may include day, evening, overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts.
Shift Examples:
Mornings 8am-4pm
Afternoon 3:45pm to 11:15pm
Stand up Shift: 11pm to 9am
Mandatory Requirements
To be successful, you will have:
A genuine commitment to supporting young people




At least 6-12 months' experience in residential care or youth services field preferred but not required
A Certificate IV or higher qualification in Youth Work, Community Services, Social Work or a related discipline (or be currently studying)
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to work effectively within a team environment
Sound written and record-keeping skills
An understanding of trauma-informed practice
Why Join Cafs?
Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or seeking an organisation that invests in its people, Cafs offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience and progress into ongoing employment.
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Regular supervision and reflective practice support
A supportive, cooperative and values-based culture
An organisation committed to child safety, inclusion, diversity and eliminating family violence
Opportunities to positively influence the lives of young people transitioning from care
Applications close 13 November ****.
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia, and employment will be subject to satisfactory
Police and Victorian Working with Children Checks
.
Our Commitment
Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do at Cafs. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Join Cafs and help shape the future of Youth Services across the Central Highlands.
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