Future Focus are an organisation that specialises in youth support services across the Mackay region. These services include: supporting young people in residential care, youth outreach and family contact supports. At Future Focus, we pride ourselves on providing a person-centered and trauma informed approach to everyone we support.
Future Focus provides support to young people of varying ages whose families have been and/or are currently engaged with Queensland Child Safety.
Future Focus Support Workers are:
* Passionate
* Nurturing and caring
* Honest
* Punctual
* Active
* Willing to learn new skills within the community services sector
Why work at Future Focus?
* Training is provided to all staff during their journey at Future Focus with opportunities to complete diploma level qualifications, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and a comprehensive staff induction with additional paid training opportunities. This is to ensure you are fully equipped to provide a high level of professional support.
* Competitive rates of pay to ensure you are paid generously for your time!
* Monthly support and reflection for all staff.
* Monthly team meetings.
* Access to comprehensive mental health support through EAP for all employees.
Staff Requirements:
All staff at Future Focus must have or be willing to:
* Undertake a variety of shifts including split shifts if required.
* Use own vehicle if required and ensure car is adequately insured.
* Hold an Open Driver’s Licence.
* Complete a National Criminal History Check.
* Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children’s Check - Paid (Blue card).
* Hold or be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow card).
* Hold or be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
* Have completed or be willing to work towards a relevant qualification within community services.
* Have completed or willing to complete Hope and Healing training and additional mandatory training upon request.
Current Positions Available:
* Casual Support Worker
* Casual Pool - Support Worker
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as a support worker?
* Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check/Blue Card?
* Do you have a current Police Check/Criminal History for employment?
* Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
* Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
* Have you completed a qualification in community services?
* Do you have a current Australian driver's licence with no restrictions?