Youth Disability Support Worker
Youth Disability Support Worker
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25-05-2025
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Job Description
Join #Teampossible!
Our new Youth Disability Support Services focus on services to empower young people with disability as they transition to adulthood.
This service will provide the support young people need to build essential life skills boost their confidence and strengthen their community connections along with support with personal care medications medical appointments emotional and behaviour support and all general day to day needs.
We are seeking experienced and passionate Youth Workers with Disability experience to join our dedicated team in Calamvale Inala and Goodna. If you have a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of young people engaged with the child protection system who have disabilities in 24/7 Supported Independent Living we would love to hear from you!
Availability
To be considered for this role you must be able to work a minimum of 2 sleepovers per week and have availability to work across the following shifts over 7 a day roster including weekends:
Mornings: 6:30am 9:00am
7:00am- 2:00pm
9:00am 5:00pm (limited shifts available)
Afternoons: 2:30pm 5:00pm
2:30pm 9:00pm
2:00pm 9:00pm
Sleepovers: 5:00pm 9:00am
Make an Impact
As a Youth Disability Worker with #teampossible you will support young people engaged with the child protection system who have disabilities in 24/7 Supported Independent Living. Balancing youth work and disability care you will create a safe empowering environment to help them reach their goals. Guided by the Case Manager you will provide person-centred trauma-informed care meet daily needs and foster emotional social and cultural wellbeing. You will assist with appointments family visits community connections education and life skills promoting independence as they transition to adulthood.
Other key duties will include:
Support young people with physical intellectual or psychosocial impairments in building independence through personalised care plans.
Provide personal care including dressing bathing grooming medication management and toileting.
Empower young people to develop life skills like meal preparation household chores and cleaning.
Facilitate participation in community activities and manage the logistics involved.
Support engagement in education vocational activities and skill development.
Help young people build social skills and maintain relationships with family peers and social networks.
Provide emotional support apply regulation strategies and manage distress or escalation.
Accompany young people to appointments ensuring their needs and opinions are respected.
Organise and support leisure activities encouraging hobbies and personal interests.
Maintain accurate case notes complete shift handovers and follow incident reporting protocols.
What you can bring to the team
Your experience empathy and strong interpersonal skills will be invaluable in providing high-quality support for our youth as they transition into adult hood.
We also require:
Minimum Certificate 4 in a related discipline with preference given to Youth Work and human services qualifications.
Minimum 2 years experience in Youth Work Disability Support or relevant field.
Previous experience as a Youth Worker within a disability context with demonstrated experience of trauma informed care will be highly regarded.
Proficient computer skills and experience using Word Excel and Outlook.
Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check (LCS2) First Aid CPR National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work) and an open Drivers License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle.
What benefits can Endeavour offer you
Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $15900 of your annual salary tax-free increasing your take-home pay.
Entertainment Benefits: Use up to $2650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses such as meals and holiday accommodation.
Employee Assistance Program: Access to a free and confidential counselling service for you and your family members.
Wide range of training opportunities to help you grow professionally and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Additional Benefits: Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans whitegoods and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and Free flu vaccinations.
Click here to find out what Salary Packaging could mean for you.
To join #TeamPossible!
If this is the opportunity for you click Apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) the LGBTQI community and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicants needs.
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Part-Time
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