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Youth Worker - Southern Adelaide
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Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
- Location
- South Australia
- Type
- Full-time
Who Are We? HCA Youth and Community are one of Australia’s leading providers of community service workers across the nation! We are absolutely delighted to partner with Infinity Community Solutions, a purpose-driven o…
About the role
Who Are We?
HCA Youth and Community are one of Australia’s leading providers of community service workers across the nation!
We are absolutely delighted to partner with Infinity Community Solutions, a purpose-driven organisation providing tailored support services that empower individuals, families, and communities to live independent, fulfilling lives.
Position Overview:
As a casual Residential Youth Worker with HCA, you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who are living in out-of-home care. We are seeking compassionate and resilient youth workers to support children from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a Youth Worker at Infinity you will be joining a welcoming and supportive team. To make life a little easier for you, we do our rosters in advance, which grants you some stability working in a casual environment. We also have emergency and ad hoc shifts available each week.
Responsibilities:
To be considered for this Youth Worker role, you’ll need to have (or be open to obtaining) the following:
HCA is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages CALD, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations people to apply.
HCA Youth and Community are one of Australia’s leading providers of community service workers across the nation!
We are absolutely delighted to partner with Infinity Community Solutions, a purpose-driven organisation providing tailored support services that empower individuals, families, and communities to live independent, fulfilling lives.
Position Overview:
As a casual Residential Youth Worker with HCA, you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who are living in out-of-home care. We are seeking compassionate and resilient youth workers to support children from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a Youth Worker at Infinity you will be joining a welcoming and supportive team. To make life a little easier for you, we do our rosters in advance, which grants you some stability working in a casual environment. We also have emergency and ad hoc shifts available each week.
Responsibilities:
- Build trusting relationships and create a safe, nurturing environment for at-risk youth.
- Assist with personal care, meals, and hygiene while encouraging independence.
- Support attendance at school, appointments, and community activities.
- Encourage emotional regulation and social connection through daily activities.
- Administer medication and maintain accurate records.
- Support complex behaviours using trauma-informed and TCI approaches.
- Complete Trauma Recovery Framework and TCI training within three months.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams on individual support plans.
- Maintain well being through supervision, reflection, and self-care
To be considered for this Youth Worker role, you’ll need to have (or be open to obtaining) the following:
- Hold (or be studying towards) a Certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Social Work, Disability Support Work or similar
- 6 months of residential youth work experience
- Have availability for AM, PM and sleepovers shifts through out the week and weekends
- Australian Drivers License (P2 or higher)
- Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid & CPR certificate
- Have a Psychological assessment or willing to obtain
HCA is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages CALD, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations people to apply.
Apply
via edmencss.com.au