Senior Youth Worker | Bundaberg Campus

Bundaberg - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Y Schools Queensland Bundaberg Campus are recruiting a Senior Youth Worker on a Permanent Full-Time basis to join our team based in Bundaberg.

As the Senior Youth Worker with the Y Schools Queensland you will be responsible for assisting young people in understanding their full potential regardless of their background or individual circumstances. You will thrive in the knowledge that your guidance can impact young people to recognise their true value in a holistic sense and gain fulfilment from seeing them grow into young empowered adults.

What will my time look like

Coordinate the delivery of the schools pastoral care and community development program so that student wellbeing needs and attendance targets are met
Plan and lead wellbeing programs to students
Support the delivery of vocational training programs offered to students
Assist in delivering associated programs services and events offered to young people through the operation of the campus
Form intentional relationships with young people so that their strengths passions interests and unmet needs can be supported appropriately through the operation of the school

Am I a good match

Hold a Certificate IV or above in Youth Work Community Services or other relevant qualification
Hold a Positive Notice Blue Card or be willing to obtain
Hold a Valid National Police Check within the last 6 months or willingness to obtain
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with young people and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive environment
Commitment to working with young people using the Strengths Approach and ability to demonstrate non-judgmental empathic framework
Be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Whats in it for you

Join a supportive inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
We invest in multi-disciplinary teams and work well together to support the students and each other while working differently and thinking beyond traditional methods.
Increased non-term time for our teaching team and more student free days in comparison to standard school environments.
Reduced classroom contact
hours compared to traditional schools and all meetings held in school hours.
Non-term time for all school roles!

Heres what on offer

Enjoy up to $15900 per year to be salary packaged tax-free for everyday living expenses and up to $2650 per year for entertainment benefits as part of a non-for-profit organisation
Employee Benefits Program
Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
Discounted banking loan rates and private health insurance

More about the role and Y Schools!

At Y Schools Queensland we have a vision where our young people leave school empowered to be independent courageous and resilient to achieve lifelong wellbeing.

Our mission is that Y Schools Queensland is where hope meets possibility where everyone is seen heard and belongs. Our agile and responsive approach to education gives students not just knowledge it empowers students to overcome challenges and embrace life-changing opportunities. At Y Schools Queensland wellbeing is personal pathways are unique and every step leads toward a brighter future!

Central to realising this vision is our Thrive Model a signature strength of our schools that guides everything we do. Embedded in connection care and capability it shapes our approach to wellbeing learning and belonging.

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y!

At the Y we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation all of our candidates who dont have an exemption must have or obtain a working with children check.

To learn more about our screening processes click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated child-related employment.

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Y Schools Queensland Bundaberg Campus are recruiting a Senior Youth Worker on a Permanent Full-Time basis to join our team based in Bundaberg.As the Senior Youth Worker with the Y Schools Queensland you will be responsible for assisting young people in understanding their full potential regardless o...