Residential Youth Worker (OOHC) - Urgent Position - Part-Time

The Organisation:

Anglicare North Queensland Limited (Anglicare NQ) operates many programs across North Queensland with activities extending south through Airlie Beach, to Townsville, and north to Cairns, the Cape and to the Torres Strait. Together, as one team, our purpose is to support our community to have empowered, full and active lives, with equity for all. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values (Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Courage). 

The Position:

Our residential services provide accommodation and intensive support for young people who have complex support needs.

As a Residential Youth Worker, you will engage with and provide assistance to young people through positive role modelling, assistance with daily living activities, supporting cultural and community connections, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

What we offer you: 

• Attractive, competitive remuneration 
• Option to Salary Sacrifice
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training

Key requirements:

• A high level of commitment to the values of Anglicare North Queensland
• Minimum of Certificate IV Qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Human Services or similar (or be studying towards achieving this, or higher)
• Experience working with young people with complex and extreme care needs, preferably in a residential context and the importance of privacy and confidentiality in relation to their care
• Ability to engage with young people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Ability to handle crisis situations and challenging behaviors.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety procedures including food hygiene and manual handling
• Strong understanding and practice of professional boundaries
• Current Blue Card
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Current open driver’s license
• Capacity to work a variety of shifts including weekends, support shifts and overnight shifts

The successful candidate will need to complete an LCS2 check, (Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check) that will be lodged by ANQ for processing.

Please apply with a one-page cover letter telling us what you will bring to the role along with your resume.