• KickStart Supported Independent Living Program
• Casual positions
• Various locations (typically Ermington and Penrith)
• Join an exciting and innovative new program supporting young people to develop their independent living skills and transition from care
• Includes overnight sleepover shifts.

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”

About the program

Wesley KickStart Supported Independent Living is an innovative program supporting young people to develop their independent living skills and transitioning from the out-of-home care system. As the casual Youth Worker, you will provide support to young people in a variety of living situations including living in their own apartments, and in shared housing providing respite support to House Parents.

About the role

We are currently seeking a pool of casual staff who will provide support for young people transition out of the out of home care system. The role will specifically support young people to develop their independent living skills and manage private rental properties as well as support young people in a supported shared house environment.

Initially, the primary focus of this role will be to work as part of a team providing 24-hour support to a young person in the Penrith area. Set shifts would be preferred for this initial engagement. Further hours would be dependent on requirements at the time.

Hours of work are flexible requiring availability for weekend and sleepover shifts.

Essential criteria

• Completed or working towards Certificate IV in Youth Work or similar field
• Availability to work flexible working hours including shift work, weekends and sleep overs
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Working with Children Check.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in out-of-home care
• Previous employment in youth work
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 3 PP1.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

A complete Position Description is attached.

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