**Salary Classification SCHADS LEVEL 3 (from $32.54 per hour)**:
- ** Salary PLUS Salary Packaging PLUS Annual Leave Loading**:
- ** Career Progression/Pathways**
**About the role**
CatholicCare’s Permanency Support Program implements Intensive Therapeutic Care model of service to support children and young people in our care who have experienced trauma and neglect. Youth Workers work within a Residential Care setting to assist in creating a safe and nurturing environment where the children can feel at home while learning important personal and life skills.
Permanent Part Time and Casual positions are available. Youth Workers operate on a 24/7 roster which include morning, afternoon and night shifts, including sleepovers and awake shifts as needed. As a permanent staff member, you will be expected to work weekends and public holidays if your shift falls during these times.
A Youth Worker has;
- An ability to build rapport with all stakeholders ;
- Empathy and respect for others;
- Great problem solving skills to assist in manage challenging situations;
- An understanding of the importance of professional boundaries;
- A commitment to safeguarding children and creating a safe work environment for all.
**Requirements**:
- Experience working in a Youth Worker position is desirable;
- Knowledge of trauma, including the impact of abuse and neglect on the development and behaviours of children and young people;
- A valid NSW Driver’s licence;
- A Working With Children Check and Criminal History Check is required for this role
- A Current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain before commencement.
**About us**
At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay we make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our services include NDIS disability services, foster care and out of home care supports, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of Community Services supports.
We are also a child-secure and child-friendly organisation.
We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.
**Culture and Benefits**
Please find attached a video about what it means to work at CatholicCare. We also offer:
- Salary packaging benefits to receive a portion of your salary tax-free
- Supportive career progression path ways (Youth Worker, House Supervisor and Case Manager positions, as well as opportunities in other programs across the organisation)
- A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities;
- Access to training and learning opportunities.
- An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support; as well as
- An additional Paid Leave day (CatholicCare Day) to be taken at the end of the year.
**How to apply**
**No recruitment agencies **please