Youth Worker
Supporting young people to make better life choices regarding education, health, career and social situations, leading to a pathway of independence.
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: Taldumande Youth Services
Location: Sydney
Work type: Casual/Vacation
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Phone: +61-2-5807-5406
Fax: +61-2-2799-8167
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Detail information about job Youth Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Training, development and succession planning opportunities
- Salary packaging benefits
- Family friendly, flexible work environments.
Taldumande Youth Services (affectionately known as Taldy) means Place of Refuge. Taldumande is a boutique not-for-profit employer working with the community in Northern Sydney. Taldumande supports more than 500 vulnerable young people aged 12 to 21 and their families each year, from all walks of life.
We are seeking enthusiastic experienced Youth Workers, to join the Taldy team, who have a desire to see at-risk young people succeed and help give them a brighter future. As a Youth Worker, you will engage with and provide assistance to young people on their personal issues including assessing their needs, listening to their problems, establishing goals, and supporting them through tough times. Your support will enable young people to make better life choices regarding their education, health, careers and social situations and lead them on a pathway to independence and stability.
Youth Worker positions will need to have the ability to work across a number of locations within Taldumande programs. Residential programs operate in North Sydney, Northern Beaches, Hornsby and Ryde areas.
Essential Requirements:
- At least two years’ minimum experience working in the community service sector
- Minimum Cert IV qualifications in Youth Work or related areas
- Ability to work unsupervised as well as within a team environment
- Flexibility to work varying hours (including support shifts, overnight stays and weekend shifts with applicable award penalty rates). Hourly rate: $26 - $60
- You must be available for multiple shifts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability in working with conflict and resolving problems
- Understanding and knowledge of issues experienced by young people and families in crisis and/or homelessness
- Current driver’s licence
- First Aid Certificate
Desirables:
- Previous experience working in residential services
When you work for Taldumande you will be offered:
- Training, development and succession planning opportunities
- Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Award: Crisis Employee
- Salary packaging benefits
- Family friendly, flexible work environments.
For more information about Taldumande please visit our website: www.taldumande.org.au
We will require a "Working with Children Check" and Police Check under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998. We are an EEO Employer and are committed to principles of Diversity.
To apply for this position, please send a letter addressing the selection criteria along with your resume to [email protected].
Taldumande Youth Services is a non-smoking workplace. The position is subject to employment screening and requirements under Child Protection legislation.