Our client is nationally recognised Not-For-Profit providing a range of innovative accommodation, care, and support services to disadvantaged young people. Due to ongoing success in their approach to the STEP Program, this NFP is rapidly growing and expanding and are now seeking exceptional caring individuals for their Grafton House. Ideally you will be an experienced Youth Worker or have extensive experience in disability support services supporting clients with behaviours. You will have a natural ability to connect with young people, have patience and compassion for the young person and the ability to work with challenging behaviours. You will support the young person from a trauma informed, client centred perspective. What your day looks like: * Working with a team of Youth Workers providing 24/7 care & support to an individual young person in a family home * Supporting the young person's case plans on a day-to-day basis in collaboration with the Program Manager * Assist the young person in daily living activities encourage healthy eating, engagement in school & participation in fun activities, sports, and community engagement. * Develop and maintain effective communication and positive relationship with the young person * Assist the young person to effectively manage their own behaviour through self-awareness and strengths-based approach. * Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours or incidents and ensuring the safety of the young person * Maintain documentation and records, including completing accurate and timely reports, communications * Maintain a positive, safe, and productive workplace, including reporting of safety concerns and ensuring house is safe and clean. * Complete set house tasks assigned respond to reasonable directions from program manager and care team. Benefits of working with this National NFP: * Rates $45ph - $81ph Monday to Sunday. Public Holidays $99ph * Monthly training and professional development * Potential to become a permanent staff member after trial period (3 months) (As a permanent staff member you will accrue holiday & sick days + Salary Packaging) * Opportunity to also work across other houses at Port Macquarie, Wachope, Coffs, Thrumster & Wnghjam, Kempsey What you need: * Certificate IV in Community Services or Youth Work or equivalent * Current First Aid & CPR certificate * Working with Children Check. * Police Clearance * Unrestricted driver's licence Workpac is Australia's largest privately owned workforce services business with over 1.3 million registered candidates. We offer tailored solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across Mining, Construction, Healthcare and more. Our consistent promise is to both candidates and clients is that choosing WorkPac is always a 'Good Move'. How to apply: Click onto the apply button or if you would more information please call Francine, BRC Recruitment 02 8604 3952. (Job Reference 7455J202476149) At WorkPac, we recognise we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment is which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and indigenous people.
