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Join Connecting Families as one of our highly experienced and reliable casual Youth Support Workers to make a positive impact to young people’s lives!

We are currently looking for a team of reliable and dedicated Youth Workers to support an existing NGO customer with Labour Hire Services in Central Coast NSW.

About You:

• You have completed a minimum of Certificate 4 in Community Services, Youth Work, or Disability
• You have previous experience working with young people – ITC or Disability settings.
• You have the ability to connect and build rapport with the young people and show a genuine interest in their lives, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• You have the ability to manage difficult situations and behaviours and be able to de-escalate these situations in a therapeutic way.
• You are committed to providing client-focused services with positive outcomes.

Essential requirements:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Employee – Working with Children’s Check
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks
• A valid Australian driver’s license with a reliable and comprehensively insured car
• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• A current certification in Trauma Informed Care (desirable)
• Youth Mental Health First Aid (desirable)

About the role:

We want to provide a safe & loving environment. We support child and youth (0 – 18yrs) in residential settings. We are looking for a range of youth workers with a background in therapeutic intensive care, first aid mental health, and/or disability support.

The key responsibilities of a Youth Support Worker include supporting the young person to:

• Feel safe and nurtured in a stable environment.
• Feel a strong sense of identity and belonging.
• Build positive and trusting connections with family, friends and community.
• Learn and develop to their full potential.
• Make healthy lifestyle choices and access health care services.
• Develop strong social and interpersonal skills.
• Supports: Daily living, therapeutic care, mental health support, community engagement, wellbeing, education, disability (including some manual handling)

In addition to the above, your role will also include, but not limited to:

• Daily tasks can include household tasks (cooking/cleaning), transport and personal care.
• Actively participate in the adherence to care plans, allied health plans and behavioural support plans.
• Completing verbal and written reports

Connecting Families benefits:

• Online Training
• Free confidential counselling sessions available to staff
• Opportunity to travel interstate for casual shifts – we cover flights and accommodation costs!

Connecting Families are passionate about ensuring that we are provide the highest quality of care to children and young people. This is achieved through taking a holistic approach to care that is focused on not only meeting their health and wellbeing needs, but creating an environment where they can achieve their goals. We are passionate about our people and supporting our workers who are in the field and working closely with our child and young people. We strive to create an environment that is supportive and fosters a team approach in everything that we do.

Our motto: one team, one family.

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Due to the high volume of responses only successful candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your understanding.

About Us

Connecting Families is a community-driven organisation, dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children, adults and families. Our mission is to bring communities together to create a better life for individuals with disabilities. Rooted in our core values of Capability, Authenticity, Respect and Empowerment (CARE), we strive to deliver the highest quality of care and support to our clients and each other. Our innovative programs and dedicated team members embody our commitment to inclusivity, compassion and excellence in everything we do. Join us in building a more inclusive and compassionate world for individuals of all abilities.

About the Role

We are looking for passionate Disability Support Workers to join our team across Brisbane, particularly focusing on individuals living independently in Supported Independent Living (SIL) accommodation. You will have the opportunity to assist in developing essential skills, including personal care, cooking, domestic assistance, social support and relationship building.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A genuine desire to support people with disabilities using a person-centered approach
• Ability to work both within a team and autonomously
• Effective communication and interpersonal skill
• Previous experience working with people with disabilities (desirable)

Requirements

To apply for this role, you must have or be willing to obtain:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• A current police check conducted within the last 6 months
• A current First Aid and CPR certificate
• A valid Australian driver’s license with a reliable and comprehensively insured car

What We Offer:

• A supportive team environment and culture – we celebrate you!
• A commitment to your professional development – we want you to thrive!
• Opportunities to develop your career – we promote internally!

Apply Now!

To apply, please submit the following:

• A Cover Letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this role
• An up-to-date resume including your name, contact details, employment history and any relevant skills/qualifications

Are you an experienced Youth Support Worker who is committed to making a positive impact in young people’s lives across QLD?

About Connecting Families:

Connecting Families is a leading services provider in Australia. We are passionate about providing the highest quality of care to children and young people. This is achieved through taking a holistic approach to care that is focused on not only meeting their health and wellbeing needs, but creating an environment where they can achieve their goals. We care about supporting our people and our workers on the field and working closely with our child and youth participants. We strive to create an environment that is supportive and fosters a team approach in everything that we do.

Our motto: one team, one family.

We are hiring casual Youth Support Workers to support our clients in QLD!

We are looking for dedicated and experienced Youth Support Workers with a shared vision of improving the lives of the young people in our care. This role would see you travelling from Brisbane to support our child and youth (0 – 18yrs) clients in residential settings, in the following locations:

• Mackay
• Townsville
• Cairns
• Toowoomba

Our ideal Youth Support Worker will have a background in therapeutic intensive care, first aid mental health, and/or disability support. As an integral part of our team, you’ll be encouraged to utilise your passion and skills to support our young people to grow, develop, heal and feel empowered.

The role:

• Provide person-centred support to young people.
• Engage in a range of activities to assist them to develop their skills.
• Support, supervise, organise, and participate in activities within and outside of the home.
• Work with young people and case managers in developing young people’s independent living skills.
• Participate (where appropriate) together with the case manager in the development of case plans with the young people to promote life skills, engagement in social activities and addressing any additional needs (i.e. mental health, behavioural)
• Work sensitively, professionally and with confidentiality when engaging with young people, carers, family and other support networks

Essential requirements:

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) and Employee Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Willingness to obtain a National Police Check
• A valid Australian driver’s license with a reliable and comprehensively insured car
• A current First Aid Certificate
• Hope and Healing Certificate
• A current certification in Trauma Informed Care (desirable)
• Youth Mental Health First Aid (desirable)

About you:

• Must be available to work across a rotating roster including weekdays, sleepovers and weekend shifts.
• Willing to travel locally and interstate for casual shifts.
• Willing to undergo pre-employment checks and approvals as per clients discretion (waiting times may apply)
• Minimum nationally accredited completion of Certificate 4 and above in relevant Youth or Community Service field
• Minimum 6 months of experience working with children and teenagers in Out of Home Care or Foster carer programs, ITC or Disability settings.
• You have the ability to connect and build rapport with the young people and show a genuine interest in their lives, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• You have the ability to manage difficult situations and behaviours and be able to de-escalate these situations in a therapeutic way.
• You are committed to providing client-focused services with positive outcomes.
• Experience Working with high needs vulnerable young people who have experienced significant trauma and understanding how this effects their behaviour and emotional needs.
• Experience using a therapeutic approach to de-escalate challenging behaviours

Connecting Families benefits:

• Online training
• Free confidential counselling sessions available to staff
• Opportunity to travel interstate for casual shifts – we cover flights and accommodation costs

Due to the high volume of responses only successful candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your understanding.