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Support Worker Co is a leading Support Worker Agency that provides best fit Youth Workers to Youth Service Organisations across Australia.

We have casual, residential Youth Worker roles available across the Central Coast including, Hamlyn Terrace, Watanobbi, Woongarah & Woy Woy.

Youth Workers will be required to:

• Deliver therapeutic care and support within a 24-hour residential setting to children and young people who are unable to live with their families, kinship carers or foster carers.
• Be able to work a range of shifts which may include: day shifts – from 0600, afternoon & sleepovers shifts – from 1400 – 0930 next day, actives night shifts – from 2200/2300/midnight.
• Respond to the young person’s emotional and functional needs and the development of their personal skills.
• Work within a team to provide trauma informed & therapeutic care to young people who present complex needs due to past trauma and abuse.
• Provide a safe and home environment while supporting young people to achieve their goals.
• Assist with administrative requirements and household duties.

What you need:

• A minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or a recognised tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Community Services or a related qualification (or working towards)
• Must have experience supporting high risk youth in a residential care setting.
• Australian driver's license (we cannot accept international licenses)
• First Aid Certificate with current CPR
• Working with Children Check (paid employee status)
• National police check (current)
• Have a reliable car with registration certificate
• Reliable smart phone with data
• Ability to work a combination of morning, afternoon and over night shifts (active and/or sleepover shifts)
• Previous experience working with children and young people with complex needs 

What we can offer you:

• Great pay rates and weekly pay! $46.70 per hour plus penalties 
• Thorough organisational induction, ongoing training and support.
• Casual position with consistent hours, however, to supplement consistent shifts staff ideally should be available to be pick up backfill shifts
• Empowered by a dedicated Service Delivery Team providing you support, coaching and guidance.
• EAP as well as ongoing supervision
• Easy-to-use rostering app which allows you to view and accept shifts, complete reports/documents and update your availability.
• Refer & earn incentive - $150 voucher for each successful person you refer.

After you apply, you will be sent a link to complete our online screening questions which will help us process your application quicker. Please keep an eye of your spam folder throughout recruitment process.

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