Caretakers Cottage is looking for an experienced full time Youth Worker for our Bondi Crisis Youth Refuge. The successful candidate will be working with a small professional team of youth workers and caseworkers who collectively provide support, mentoring, casework and supervision to young people aged between 13 and 17 years of age. The refuge is staffed 24 hours/day.

The full time position is 38 hours per week inclusive of weekends and overnight shifts over a 4 week roster. Some of these shifts are considered passive time and remuneration for the position is in accordance with the NSW SCHADS Award.

The Role

The role is multifaceted and includes:

• Supervision of young people who are residents of the crisis refuge
• Maintenance of a safe, supportive home environment for residents
• Casework support and the implementation of case plans and/or behaviour management plans
• Mentoring and supporting young people in their development
• Managing the house, including cooking and cleaning are maintained to an acceptable level on a day-by-day basis
• Assisting residents to develop their independence and living skills
• Ongoing outreach and casework support for outreach clients

Selection Criteria

• Previous experience in a youth refuge or similar
• A sincere passion for working with adolescents
• A strong knowledge of homelessness and young people at risk
• A demonstrated understanding of, and ability to, manage crisis, conflicts and challenging behaviours
• A demonstrated ability to engage effectively with young people and their families
• Relevant educational qualifications in youth work, social work or other
• A current driver's licence
• A current first aid certificate
• A current Working with Children Check
• Vaccination against COVID-19 certificate
• Two referees

Benefits

• Be involved in the expansion of a leading community organisation committed to achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable young people
• Independent, autonomous work environment
• Competitive salary + superannuation + salary packaging benefits

Any queries regarding this role may be directed to Sharon Akapi on 0410 586 204.

Caretaker Cottage is an Equal Opportunity Employer who are committed to social justice. Aboriginal and Torres Stratis Islander people, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.