This is a Foster and Kinship Care Youth Worker - Gympie role with Anglicare Southern Queensland based in Gympie, QLD, AU
Anglicare Southern Queensland
Role Seniority - junior, mid level
More about the Foster and Kinship Care Youth Worker - Gympie role at Anglicare Southern Queensland
About Us
Anglicare Southern Queensland has supported individuals and families for more than 150 years. We provide a wide range of care and community services across Queensland.
Our Children, Youth and Families (CYF) services deliver child protection, youth justice, outreach, and family support programs. We are looking for passionate applicants who want to help others achieve their personal goals.
About the Program
The Intensive Foster Care and High Plus Programs delivered by Anglicare Southern Queensland provide additional support to young people in foster or kinship care placements that may be experiencing challenges.
The programs focus on supporting carers and young people through practical assistance, therapeutic support, and access to relevant services to help maintain stable care arrangements and positive outcomes.
About the Role
As a Youth Worker with Anglicare Southern Queensland, you will support children and young people in foster or kinship care. This includes providing care and supervision during shifts, supporting daily routines and life skills development, and engaging young people in positive activities.
You will work alongside practitioners to support case goals, respond appropriately to behavioural or crisis situations, and maintain a trauma-informed approach to care.
This is a Casual servicing our Gympie Region. Pay rate starting at: $48.316
Shift times are typically between 2pm and 6pm, with most shifts occurring after school and on weekends.
During shifts, you will act as the primary caregiver, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people in care while supporting routines and building essential life skills. You will also collaborate with the Coordinator and Service Manager to support trauma-informed interventions for young people with complex needs.
Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements
A Certificate IV or higher qualification in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Services, Community Services, or a related field. Current National Police Check. Current Blue Card. Current Licensed Care Service (LCS). Completion of Hope and Healing Framework training. Current Queensland Drivers Licence. The ability to provide two recent referees of supervisors.
About You
Ability to engage children and youth in purposeful activities to enhance life skills. Proactive communicator and relationship builder with others from diverse backgrounds. Utilize trauma-informed approach in understanding child development and behaviour. Capability to recognize the role of family dynamics, particularly in child protection contexts. Supportive of youth in activities and foster independent living skills. Effectively Contributor to team outcomes. Ability to operate autonomously while seeking guidance as needed. Able Respond to crises flexibly, considering risk and compliance. Understand of provision of care in accordance with the Child Protection Act 1999.
Why Join Anglicare?
Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need. Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more. In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.) Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease. Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers. 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount. Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter. Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board. Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave. Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs. Free annual Flu vaccinations.
What happens now?
Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answering a few simple screening questions.
We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact Helen Reda
Anglicare believes in building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ; communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. Please advise us if you require any additional support in the recruitment process.
Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you'll be learning new things all the time and the Anglicare Southern Queensland team will be there to support your growth.
Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting children and young people
* Collaborating with practitioners
* Ensuring safety and wellbeing
Key Strengths
* Certificate IV or higher qualification in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Services, Community Services, or a related field
* Trauma-informed approach
* Proactive communication and relationship building
* Crisis management
* Team collaboration
* Understanding family dynamics
A Final Note: This is a role with Anglicare Southern Queensland not with Hatch.
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