**Job Title:** Youth Worker - Penrith
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Youth Worker to join our team in Penrith. As a Youth Worker, you will play a key part in helping young people overcome challenges, build their confidence, and guide them towards a brighter future.
You will provide trauma-informed services that achieve positive outcomes for young people and their families. You will offer young people safety, stability, predictability, and consistency by implementing house guidelines and supporting individual strategies and case plans.
Your Responsibilities
* Mentor and engage young people, guiding them through life skills development and personal growth.
* Role model positive behaviors, emotional intelligence, and social responsibility.
* Empower youth by encouraging their active participation in decisions that impact their lives.
* Provide hands-on support with day-to-day tasks like meal prep, shopping, and housekeeping to ensure a safe and stable environment.
* Collaborate with a vibrant team to tailor services that meet the specific needs of each young person.
* Safeguard their wellbeing by reporting any concerns to ensure they're safe and supported.
Our Offer
* Salary packaging – we can help you to maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
* Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary, and Cultural Awareness training.
* Fitness Passport – which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family.
* Sanctuary Organisation – Our work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole-of-organisation framework that brings our values to life.
* Employee Assistance Program – Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
* Hourly Rate as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 3, dependent on qualification and experience.
* Strong career growth opportunities and continuous support, you'll thrive as part of our team.
What We Are Looking For
We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting youth and ready to make an impact. Whether you have previous experience in youth services or are eager to start your career in this field, we want to hear from you.
* Must have A Diploma or higher in Community Services, Youth Work, Social work, Mental Health or a related field.
* Demonstrated experience in youth services or residential care.
* A deep understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and a commitment to cultural competency.
* A trauma-informed approach to working with young people facing significant challenges.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and support youth effectively.
* Valid and Current Driver's Licence
* Valid and Current Workers with Children's Check
* Valid and Current NDIS Workers Screeners Check
* Satisfactory Criminal History Check
* Satisfactory Reference checks from current and previous employer