Edmen Community Staffing Solutions are one of Australia’s leading providers of community service workers across the nation!
We are currently partnering with Dynamic Community Care (DCC) to provide workforce solutions to their thriving organisation. DCC offers round-the-clock care to young people in different settings, such as residential, community access, outreach and supervised family contact, and if you have a caring heart, a sense of adventure, and a passion to change young lives, we'd love to have you join us.
Our rosters are done in advance, which grants you some stability working in a casual environment. We also have emergency and ad hoc shifts available each week.
Position Overview:
As a casual Residential Youth Worker with Edmen, you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who are living in out-of-home care. We are seeking compassionate and resilient youth workers to support children from a wide range of backgrounds.
Responsibilities:
- Build trusting relationships and create a safe, nurturing environment for at-risk youth.
- Assist with personal care, meals, and hygiene while encouraging independence.
- Support attendance at school, appointments, and community activities.
- Encourage emotional regulation and social connection through daily activities.
- Administer medication and maintain accurate records.
- Support complex behaviours using trauma-informed and TCI approaches.
- Complete Trauma Recovery Framework and TCI training within three months.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams on individual support plans.
- Maintain well being through supervision, reflection, and self-care
To be considered for this Youth Worker role, you’ll need to have (or be open to obtaining) the following:
- Hold (or be studying towards) a Certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Social Work, Disability Support Work or similar
- If you have a capacity to commute to Rockhampton for some shifts that would be amazing! But not a necessity!
- 6 months of residential youth work experience or strong transferable skills
- Australian Drivers License (P2 or higher)
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Current First Aid & CPR certificate
- Police Check
- LCS2 check (Nice to have or happy to obtain)
Edmen Community Staffing Solutions is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages CALD, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations people to apply.
