Casual Youth/Support Worker
* Based in Eight Mile Plains, Servicing North Brisbane (Chermside to Bribie Island) and the Southeast Region (Logan to Gold Coast)
* Rapidly growing community social care organisation
* Excellent rates and allowances
* Mileage reimbursed to the Award rate
We Are Key Assets Australia
Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit, children, family and community
services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster carer,
family services and disability services. Operating across all states and
Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for
children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like
you
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the
diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us
provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young
people and all of our external stakeholders.
A little about the role
As a casual Youth Worker, help us make a positive and lasting difference for
children and young people who are in out of home care, supporting them
through our Key Assets foster/kinship program.
Some key responsibilities:
* Undertaking structured supervision and observation of contact with
family members, including participating in activities both within and
outside the agency premises.
* Supporting children and young people who may have suffered trauma and
subsequently present complex needs and challenging behaviours.
* Keep comprehensive records of work undertaken and provide these as
required in a prompt timeframe, in line with Key Assets Policies and
Procedures.
A detailed outline of the core responsibilities and relevant
qualifications/experience can be in located in the position description on
our website by clicking the Apply button.
The base salary for this position is $48.31 per hour. This position is on a casual, as-needed basis. The title for this position will be internally referred to as 'Support Worker'.
About you:
* Must possess a full, current QLD driver's licence.
* Certificate III in Children's Service, or any equivalent qualifications
or training in youth or social care is advantageous.
* Prior experience working directly with children/young people, including
teenagers, in the care system or other relevant field.
* Demonstrated experience working with children with trauma-related
challenging behaviours.
* A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to
children's services.
* Ability to communicate simply and effectively, both verbal and written,
with a diverse staff group at all levels, recognising potential language
barriers and cultural differences.
* Must possess a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or be willing to
obtain one.
If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team,
in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Click
Apply
today
For any questions, please contact Kellie Snook, Support Worker Coordinator at Only applications submitted through our website via the 'Apply' button
will be considered.
Key Assets may interview suitable individuals prior to the closing date
of this campaign, this campaign may also be extended at any time.
Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.
Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
While we're reviewing your application, get to know us by visiting our website and on social media at #WeAreKeyAssets.