Part Time and Casual Residential Youth Support Worker (North Lakes)
On-siteNorth Lakes, Queensland, Australia
North Lakes, Queensland, AustraliaOn-sitePart Time
Part Time
Job Summary
Provide high-standard practical support for young people in residential out-of-home care, managing complex behaviors and assisting with daily routines, education, recreation, home maintenance, and hygiene. Maintain self-awareness in challenging situations, build rapport quickly, and work well under pressure while utilizing a company vehicle and current first aid, CPR, and Blue Card certifications. Work flexible afternoon, weekend, and public holiday shifts including sleepovers, adhering to specific weekly hour allocations for part-time or casual roles.
Required Qualifications
- Current first aid & CPR certifications
- Current paid Blue Card – Working with Children Check
- Current open QLD driver licence
- Willing and able to use a company vehicle
- Hope and Healing course
- Ability to complete and pass a Licensed Care Services screening check – LCS2/LCS7
- Reliable registered motor vehicle with comprehensive car insurance
- Hold minimum certificate IV in a relevant field, or, actively studying to obtain
- Must be comfortable and skilled in using technology
- The ability to work afternoons, sleepovers, weekends and public holidays
Desired Qualifications
- Confident, compassionate, resilient individuals who can manage and respond to complex behaviours
- Provide support through daily routines, education, recreational lifestyle support, home maintenance and hygiene
- Maintain self-awareness in challenging situations
- Build rapport quickly
- Maintain relationships
- Work well under pressure
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