**Youth Worker - Intensive Support**
**Churches of Christ, Children, Youth and Families: Ashmore or Daisy Hill**
**Casual Opportunity**
**Hourly Rate: $38 to $41 per hour + 25% loading, based on relevant experience.**
**Empower young lives with purpose and compassion.**
**Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Join Churches of Christ as a Youth Worker and be part of a team committed to inspiring and empowering children and young people in care.**
As a **Youth Worker,** you'll provide trauma-informed, therapeutic support to children and young people. You'll be part of a team that believes in the power of connection, healing, and hope—working to create safe, nurturing environments where young people can thrive.
**What You'll Do**
- Support daily care needs and plan activities aligned with individual care plans and goals.
- Communicate effectively with staff and management regarding youth-related matters.
- Safely transport clients in accordance with legal and safety guidelines.
- Maintain accurate and compliant program records and documentation.
- Deliver culturally inclusive services, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, to support sustainable outcomes in a culturally safe environment.
**What You'll Bring**
- Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or equivalent.
- Experience working with children and young people in care.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a calm, empathetic approach.
- Current driver's licence (P2 minimum).
- Understanding of child protection and domestic violence frameworks (desirable).
- Possess or the ability to obtain a National Police Check, Blue Card (Working with Children) and a Licensed Care Services (LCS).
- Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: _**_Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety._**
**About Us**
We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care.
**Employee Benefits**:
- Employee Assistance Program;
- A work culture that values you.
- Discounts through our large network of retail partners including**:JB Hi-Fi,**The Good Guys,**Bupa Health,**Plus, many more.**
**Applications will be assessed as received.