Female Youth Support Worker | Ipswich Area

Are you an experienced Youth Support Worker who is passionate about making a positive impact to the young people lives?

About us

Connect Care’s vision and purpose is to bring communities together to ultimately create a better life for children, adults, and families. We provide short-, medium- and long-term accommodation for young people. Supporting our vision are our CARE core values - Capability, Authenticity, Respect and Empowerment. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care to our clients and each other.

About the role

We are currently looking for a Female team of Youth Support Workers to support 4 young females we have in care in our Springfield and Spring Mountain placements, proving them with a safe, loving environment and trauma-informed care. Ideally, we are looking for someone with a background in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Youth Mental Health First Aid.

The key responsibilities of a Youth Support Worker include supporting the young person in the 5 following pillars of care;

·      Daily living support

·      Therapeutic support

·      Education

·      Wellbeing and engagement

·      Mental health support

Most importantly, you will act as a role model to demonstrate positive attributes that allow young people to learn and feel safe which will in turn encourage aspirations for the future, build resilience and reduce vulnerability.

Please note that you can be rostered to work across various homes in southeast Brisbane including Holmview and Loganlea.

About You

·      You have completed a Certificate 4 in Community Services, Youth Work, or Disability

·      You have previous experience working with young people, preferably within an accommodation setting.

·      You have the ability to connect and build rapport with the young people and show a genuine interest in the lives, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.

·      You have the ability to manage difficult situations and behaviours and be able to de-escalate these situations in a therapeutic way.

·      You are committed to providing client focused services with positive outcomes.

To apply for this role, you will need to the following;

·      A NDIS Worker Screening Check

·      A Blue Card (QLD)

·      A current police check conducted within 6 months.

·      A valid Australian driver’s licence with a reliable and comprehensively insured car

·      A current first aid certificate       

·      A current certification in Hope and Healing

·      A current certification in Trauma Informed Care (Highly desirable)

·      Youth Mental Health First Aid (Highly desirable)

What we will provide you;

·      A supportive team environment and culture

·      A commitment to your professional development

·      Opportunities to develop your career.

Apply

If this role speaks to you and you want to make a difference to the lives of young people, join our team and click the "Apply Now" link.