Support Worker Co is a leading Support Worker Agency that provides best fit Youth Workers to Youth and Family Service Organisations across Australia.
Overview Of The Role
* Support children in family-based placements with education, medical appointments, family contact, social and cultural connections, positive living skills, community inclusion and family relationships.
* Assist with transportation to school, appointments, community access as well as in-home support.
* Respond to the young person’s emotional and functional needs and the development of their personal skills.
* Work within a team to provide trauma informed & therapeutic care to young people who present complex needs due to past trauma and abuse.
* Provide a safe, home environment while supporting young people to achieve their goals.
* Assist with administrative requirements and household duties.
* Supporting children aged from 5 to 13 years old
Shift times:
* Shift times are based around the children attending school.
* Hours will be extended during school holidays.
* Weekday shifts: 7am to 10am & 3pm to 9pm.
* Weekend shifts: 7am to 3pm & 3pm to 9pm
What you need:
* Certificate IV in Community Services or relevant (completed)
* Australian driver's license
* First Aid Certificate with current CPR
* Working with Children Check (paid employee status)
* Have a reliable car with registration.
* Reliable smart phone with data
* Previous experience supporting children and families with complex needs.
* Experience supporting Youth with disabilities
What we can offer you:
* $48.00 per hour base, plus penalties. Weekly paid
* Casual position with regular consistent hours, crafted around your individual availability.
* Empowered by a dedicated Service Delivery Team providing you support, coaching and guidance.
* Bi-monthly supervisions and support.
* Easy-to-use rostering app which allows you to view and accept shifts, complete reports/documents and update your availability.
* Refer & earn incentive - $300 voucher for each successful person you refer.
After you apply, you will be sent a link to complete our online screening questions (email from Sassy) which will help us process your application quicker. Please keep an eye on your spam folder after applying #J-18808-Ljbffr