Supported Independent Living - Youth Support Worker(SIL) Part-time
We are looking for a committed individual to join us as a Supported Independent Living (SIL) Youth Support Worker on a permanent part-time basis.
As well as weekdays, you will need to be available and willing to work evening/sleepover shifts on weekends, including Friday and Saturday nights.
About Us
Allambi Care has built a reputation for taking on the toughest of cases and a never give up attitude. The result is an adaptive team that puts the kids in our care - at the heart of everything we do.
We’ve been in the industry for more than 40 years and have seen our operations grow from a small youth refuge in the New South Wales coastal town of Redhead, to an organisation operating across the Hunter, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast, Northern Rivers and Victoria.
About The SIL Program
T-SIL is a program that is designed to cater to young people aged from 16 years of age in attaining their own residence, and then stepping them through the skills required to maintain independent living including skills including budgeting, maintaining amenities, accessing education and employment opportunities.
About The Role
As a youth worker in TSIL, no day is the same and it can vary from attending appointments, assisting the young person to maintain their home, or supporting them to access the community.
What is on offer?
- Part-time Employment (30 hour minimum)
- Salary Packaging (Salary Sacrifice)
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
Essential Criteria
- 3 years’ experience working with young people in and ITC and NDIS environment.
- Completed Diploma of Community Services or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in management and leadership of employees.
- Demonstrated autonomy when supporting multiple clients.
- Knowledge of Needs Based Framework, TCI concepts and strategies.
- Solid knowledge of Allambi Care policies and procedures
- High level written, communication and time management skills.
- Availability to work days, nights and weekends.
Must have these documents if successful
- Current Working with Children Check (for paid employment - can be obtained via
- Current NDIS Worker Check: (can be obtained via
- Current First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid; Course Code HLTAID003)
- National Police Check (this must be obtained via
- Drivers License
- Comprehensively insured vehicle
- Two professional references
How To Apply
If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!
Please note, applications must include a cover letter addressing above essential criteria and a complete resume.
Allambi Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds as well as People With a Disability.
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