Youth Worker (QLD)

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For nearly 20 years, HenderCare has been a leading provider in South Australia, delivering safe, nurturing, and high-quality care in stable environments to children and young people, and we're excited about heading up to sunny Queensland to do the same!

We are looking for Youth Workers who are engaging, energetic, and passionate people who strongly commit to supporting children and young people. If you, too, are someone who wants to make a positive impact in the lives of children and young people, then this is the role for you!

The HenderCare team is engaging, collaborative, and supportive, ensuring you can reach your full potential. You'll work alongside colleagues who have extensive industry experience and with supportive management who are dedicated to your development and success in the role.

Take your next step with HenderCare.

As a Youth Worker, you will work within our Residential Care services to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. Together with the Hope and Healing framework, we aim to provide a therapeutic program that involves helping children and young people form positive beliefs about themselves, guiding them to build positive, trusting, and respectful relationships with others and contributing to their overall well-being and development.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive work-life balance for our workers, you will work across a flexible roster, with shifts typically lasting 8 hours, which may include passive (sleeping) overnight shifts. You will also receive an in-depth induction with comprehensive training that has been developed to ensure best practices leading to positive outcomes for children and young people.

So, what does a Youth Worker do?

• Provide emotional support and guidance
• Support a child/young person's well-being and development
• Act as a positive role model
• Provide school support with homework and projects
• Assist with daily routines and attend appointments
• Responding to and managing crises (including reporting)

• Casual employment (with options to convert to permanent after 12 months of service)
• Amazing Employee Assistance Program to support your well-being in the role
• Growth opportunities as Team leaders or Supervisors
• Continuous training opportunities to upskill and develop
• Pay progression with year-on-year service
• Competitive pay rates (SCHADS Award) inclusive of 25% casual loading

Clear communication, showing initiative, and being confident in your skills and abilities will allow you to thrive in what can be a challenging environment. But it's not just about thriving; it's about growing. Collaboration, adaptability, and having a growth mindset will not only be critical to your success in this role but also provide you with ample opportunities for personal growth and development.

You will need to be enrolled to complete or have completed minimum qualifications in any of the following:

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (preferred)
• Certificate IV in Community Services
• Certificate IV in Youth Work
• Certificate IV in Disability

Complete or enrolled to complete minimum training in the courses below:

• HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (within the past 3 years)
• HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate (issued within the past 12 months)

Required clearances you'll need to have or to apply for:

• National Police Check
• Current Blue Card/Working with Children Check
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
  • or if you are eligible to obtain a Combined Check for Blue and Yellow Cards

And you will need to have:

• A current QLD Driver's License (P2 or above)
• Your own private vehicle that is fully registered
  • A vehicle roadworthy report may need to be completed for vehicles over 10 years old

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our service recipients at the forefront of all that we do - enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our children and young people is through the investment of caring, passionate and dedicated staff. We champion diversity and equality, foster a culture of respect and support, and provide growth and developmental opportunities for you to reach your full potential throughout your career.

So, why work at HenderCare?

• Competitive pay
• Inclusive and supportive leadership
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing services and corporate discount packages
• Work-life balance and flexible arrangements

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background.

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and would like to apply for this exciting opportunity?

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