Edmen Community Staffing Solutions are one of Australia’s leading providers of community service workers across the nation!
We are absolutely delighted to partner with Infinity Community Solutions, a purpose-driven organisation providing tailored support services that empower individuals, families, and communities to live independent, fulfilling lives.
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.
As a Youth Worker at Infinity you will be joining a welcoming and supportive team. To make life a little easier for you, we do our rosters in advance, which grants you some stability working in a casual environment. We also have emergency and ad hoc shifts available each week.
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
- 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.
