Youth Outreach Worker – Family Support (In-Home)
Support Worker Co
Ipswich, Brisbane QLD
$43.08 per hour base rate + shift loadings
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Support Worker Co is a leading Support Worker Agency that provides best fit Youth Workers to Youth and Family Service Organisations across Australia.
Overview of the role:
Overview of the role:
- Support children in family-based placements with education, medical appointments, family contact, social and cultural connections, positive living skills, community inclusion and family relationships.
- Assist with transportation to school, appointments, community access as well as in-home support.
- 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, home environment while supporting young people to achieve their goals.
- Assist with administrative requirements and household duties.
- Supporting children aged from 5 to 13 years old
Shift times:
- Shift times are based around the children attending school.
- Hours will be extended during school holidays.
- Weekday shifts: 7am to 10am & 3pm to 9pm.
- Weekend shifts: 7am to 3pm & 3pm to 9pm
What you need:
- Certificate IV in Community Services or relevant
- Australian driver’s license
- First Aid Certificate with current CPR
- Working with Children Check (paid employee status)
- Have a reliable car with registration.
- Reliable smart phone with data
- Previous experience supporting children and families with complex needs.
- Experience supporting Youth with disabilities
What we can offer you:
- $43.08 per hour base, plus penalties. Weekly paid
- Casual position with regular consistent hours, crafted around your individual availability.
- Empowered by a dedicated Service Delivery Team providing you support, coaching and guidance.
- Bi-monthly supervisions and support.
- 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 (from Sassy) which will help us process your application quicker.