Youth Residential Worker
Are you looking for the chance to support young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Gippsland? Then we need you!, located in Morwell 3840
About the Role:
- Work Life-Balance – Salary packaging
- Wellbeing – Employee Assistance Program | Wellbeing Program |Wellbeing days
- Culture – Supportive| Respectful |Inclusive |Diverse | Empowering | Collaborative
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- Support Young People aged 16-24 by providing them with safe and secure emergency accommodation and support through an Advantage Thinking model of practice.
- Provide holistic case management support to young people entering the service.
- Ensure young people have information and assistance in obtaining alternative secure and affordable accommodation.
- Awareness of options available to them including family reconciliation, education, training and employment.
- This role requires the suitable applicant to work days/nights/weekends and public holidays with additional hours available.
The Ideal Candidate will bring:
- The candidate should possess a deep understanding of the challenges faced by young people. Empathy is crucial for building rapport, providing effective support, and advocating for their needs.
- Effective communication is essential for building relationships with young people. The candidate should be able to communicate clearly, actively listen, and adapt their communication style to different individuals and situations.
- Can you empower and encourage young people to address areas of personal difficulty and consider options to encourage young people to achieve their dreams and aspirations?
- Are you committed to building a positive workplace culture with a focus on team dynamics?
- Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence |Working with Children Check |Police Check
- Minimum of Diploma in Community Services and experience appropriate to the field (refer to Position Description).
Benefits of working at Quantum:
- Location – Morwell | Shift work is involved and follows a fortnightly roster
- Job Security – .5EFT (19 Hours p/w) | (Part time/ ongoing)
- Salary – SCHADS Award Level 5 | $100,776 P/A | + Superannuation | Annual indexation | Portable long service leave | Leave opportunities.
- Personal Growth | Training & professional development | Supervision & support
- Promotional opportunities within the Organisation.
📌 Youth Residential Worker
🏢 Quantum Support Services
📍 Morwell