We like to define Youth Work as: Combining your caring nature with professional training to improve communities. We are Kaizer Community, and we specialise in Youth Work across the South East QLD region and are now looking to recruit for the Logan Village, Logan Reserve, Flagstone and Yarrabilba areas.
What does the day in the life of a Youth Worker look like?
* Care and support children and young people in out of home care
* Encourage life skills through activities – Cooking, sports, art etc.
* Complete general household tasks – The goal is to provide a 'Homely' space for young people
* Grocery shopping
* Car transport from A to B
* Dealing with and managing challenging behaviors
* Reporting and Administrative responsibilities
What you'll need?
* Capacity to commute to relevant areas
* Hold a minimum Cert IV in Youth Work or related areas or is working towards completing this.
* Current Paid Blue Card (Working with Children)
* First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to complete this
Why join Kaizer Community?
* You are supported to support others
* A great steppingstone into the Community Services sector – We value transparency and have the genuine care factor
* Casual positions means, we work on a flexible work arrangement to support all parties
* Ongoing learning, development and team bonding activities
* Strength and Growth based culture with rewards and recognition
* We have high staff engagement scores and low turnover which speaks to the type of Employer we are
Our approach is simple
We only approve applicants we want looking after our own families.
We know that when our people feel respected and valued, we empower them to share that within the communities we serve and to provide the very best care.
Check out our 'working with us' video to learn more about what it's like working with Kaizer Community.
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