Experienced ITC Youth Worker

Doonside - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the role

Are you fuelled by a deep passion to support young people navigating some of lifes toughest challenges Do you have the strength heart and resilience to be a steady compassionate presence for children whove experienced trauma If youre searching for a role where every single moment has the power to change a life this is it.

Were on the lookout for an experienced empathetic and unshakably resilient ITC Youth Workers to join our vibrant and purpose-driven OOHC team. Our team doesnt just work with young people we walk alongside them offering guidance stability and belief when they need it most.

If youre ready to be part of something deeply meaningful where your compassion and courage can spark real change wed love to hear from you.

What are the benefits of working at MacKillop:

Fixed fortnightly rosters.
Not-For-Profit salary packaging benefits increase your take home pay by reducing your taxable income by up to $18500
Fitness passport - a gym membership that is flexible and affordable allowing you access to many gyms across Victoria.
Monthly one to one supervision.
Access to EAP for you and your family.
A supportive and inclusive workplace.

In this role youll:

Support young people in their daily lives helping them build practical and emotional skills
Respond to trauma-related behaviours with care patience and professional insight
Contribute to the smooth running of the home including household tasks and admin
Work as part of a strong values-driven team that shows up for each other and for the young people every single day

Were looking for someone who brings:

Significant experience in residential care or youth support
A calm confident approach to managing challenging behaviours
A deep understanding of trauma-informed care
Unshakeable resilience and a belief that every young person deserves a fresh start

We are recruiting for several highly experienced Residential Care Workers based in North Metro Sydney (Doonside and surrounding areas) within our Out of Home Care program. The position reports to the Residential House Supervisor.

We are currently recruiting for a range of opportunities including casual parttime and fulltime roles including active night positions. If youre passionate about supporting young people and ready to bring your skills to a purposedriven team wed love to hear from you!

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role you will have:

A Certificate IV in Child Youth and Family Intervention or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications.
A genuine interest in young people and their wellbeing.
Demonstrate empathy for young people in our care in an open minded and nonjudgmental manner.
Highly developed capacity for emotional self-regulation including the capacity to set and maintain consistent boundaries to provide safety stability and consistency.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For more information please contact: Tahkiesha King at:

Our offer:

Generous Salary Packaging (helps increase your take home pay)
Ongoing Career Development Education and Training
Employee Assistance Program free and confidential counselling coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
ClickHEREto find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

You must have a:

Valid and current Drivers Licence;
Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every persons ability cultural or linguistic backgrounds ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity gender expression intersex status relationship status religious or spiritual beliefs socio-economic status and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe culturally competent and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children young people families and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

About the roleAre you fuelled by a deep passion to support young people navigating some of lifes toughest challenges Do you have the strength heart and resilience to be a steady compassionate presence for children whove experienced trauma If youre searching for a role where every single moment has t...