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Job Description
- Casual positions available
- SCHADS Award Level 3
- Must be available for afternoon shift 3pm 11pm Sleepover until 7am
- Must also be available for weekend work AM/PM
- Maitland and Newcastle locations
Samaritans Youth Services part of Newcastle Anglican supports disadvantaged and atrisk young people through residential care outreach early intervention and community programs. Were seeking passionate Youth Workers to provide highquality strengthsbased support that empowers young people to thrive.
Why work for us
Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faithbased organisation you have access to the following great benefits:
- Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College or any of our four Newcastle Anglican schools
- Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
- Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
- Career and development opportunities we want you to flourish!
- Access to over 300 gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave
Key Responsibilities:
Support young people facing crisis homelessness or disadvantage.
Deliver personcentred care advocacy and referrals to local services.
Maintain accurate records and support applications (e.g. housing Centrelink).
Promote child safety wellbeing and legal rights awareness.
Build strong professional relationships with families and external services.
Facilitate group programs safety plans and house meetings.
Contribute to a positive collaborative team and uphold WHS standards.
What Youll Bring:
Experience or qualifications in social work/youth/community services and/or extensive experience
Strong communication empathy and resilience.
Knowledge of local youth support networks and traumainformed care.
Commitment to cultural safety and reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The successful applicant will possess or willingness to obtain the following: NSW Working with Children Check Criminal History Check Drivers Licence first aid & CPR certificate and undertake a preemployment functional medical.
Who we are
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle Newcastle Anglican is a faithbased organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes four schools Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit or for enquiries and a copy of the Position Description email the talent team at
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Samaritans promotes the safety wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
Employment Type
Gig
