121 Youth Worker
121 Youth Worker
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Job Description
- Casual positions available
- Increase fortnight takehome pay with access to $15900 salary packaging benefits!
- 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning
Your new role
We have an exciting opportunity for passionate Youth Workers to join our Homelessness Intake and Prevention Program. The role is based at our 121 youth refuge which is a safe and supportive refuge for young people across Melbourne who are homeless or are at risk of experiencing homelessness. The refuge provides shortterm accommodation to vulnerable young people while they get their lives back on track.
Working as part of a committed team the Youth Worker supports and encourages young people who attend the program to address and resolve the issues that may have contributed to their homelessness. The Youth Worker will support young people residing in the refuge with various household tasks such as shopping cooking and cleaning. The role also assists with the daytoday program administration functions and contributes to the overall running of the refuge.
Benefits of working at Uniting
Our work isnt easy but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.
In addition to your starting base hourly rate of $33.41 (SCHADS Level 2) super casual loading you can access the following.
- Access salary packaging to increase takehome pay.
- Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning or 60% for centre staff!
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow
- Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
Your skills and experience
You will meet the person specification in the position description including having a Certificate IV in Youth Work or a related discipline. A Diploma qualification in a related field would be advantageous.
You will also have:
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- A current drivers licence valid in Victoria
- A genuine interest in and commitment to caring for young people in need
- Previous experience working with young people and/or experience working within the homelessness services sector
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team to achieve optimal client outcomes
- Strong communication organisation and problem solving skills
View the position description here.
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest.
If this role sounds like a good fit for you please apply soon. Well review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.
For any questions reach out to Angela Ray Team Leader 121 Youth Refuge on 0 for a chat.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. As a child safe organisation employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Through the recruitment process we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional however it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal a person with disability from a diverse background or LGBT. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.
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Employment Type
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