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About Us
WorkPac Health and Social Care is a leading social care recruitment agency specialising in Youth, Disability, and Mental Health support workers. WorkPac has been recruiting and supporting the Youth sector for over 20 years. We have opportunities across Newcastle area for some of the best known Australian non-for-profit organisations.
About the position
We are currently recruiting casual Youth workers with a shared perception of improving and supporting the day to day lives of the young people in our care.
About you
Flexible, tolerant, patient, organised, reliable and punctual.
Able to act with integrity in times of stress.
Commitment to young people and understand the factors affecting their lives.
Able to follow policies and procedures.
Ability to work minimum of 24 hours a week.
Willingness to travel to regional locations.
The desire to collaborate with our clients for the best outcomes.
About our Client
We have jobs across a variety of skill sets with Australias leading Not for Profit social care providers, private and public hospitals, aged care and health and corrections facilities.
What we offer:
Flexible working hours - rejoice in the freedom to choose the hours you work.
We pay to the SCHADs award weekly.
The choice - the flexibility to choose which clients and locations you want to work with.
App Technology- claim shifts where you want when you want from your phone.
Opportunity to work with a range of Australias leading non-for-profit organisations.
Supportive on call team and EAP services
Responsibilities Include:
Empowering young people to make positive and informed life choices.
Assisting with their daily routines.
Engaging and communicating with the young people in your care.
Assisting in domestic tasks, shopping, cleaning, meal prep.
Administrating Medication
Implementation of the behaviour support plans.
Write detailed and accurate daily shift notes.
Follow organisational policies, including Occupational Health and Safety
Become a valued WorkPac employee to our clients.
What you will require:
Have a full NSW Driver's Licence and a Car
Comprehensive or Third Party car insurance
Current Working with Children's Check
6 months of paid and recent experience as a Youth Support Worker within a residential setting.
Current First Aid and CPR certificate
Minimum Cert IV in Youth Support / Diploma of Community Services
Medicare Evidence of 2 COVID-19 Vaccinations
Current availability to work
If we sound like your next step, apply now with WorkPac today by clicking onto the apply button. We have many clients who are waiting for amazing support workers like YOU.
Please be aware that proof of COVID-19 vaccination may apply in accordance with Public Health Orders, State Health Directions and/or site-specific Health and Safety requirements.
Due to the high volume of responses only successful candidates will be contacted, thank you for your understanding.
Komal Prasad (02) 8604 3972
Job Reference Code- 7455J202592479
About WorkPac
WorkPac is Australia's largest privately owned workforce solutions business. We add value to our candidates by providing recruitment, skills and career development opportunities across the Mining, Construction, Healthcare industries and more. Choosing WorkPac is always a Good Move.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.