At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and mentor children and families in various care settings.
- Company: Community Staffing Australia, a trusted agency in the community services sector.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for growth in a compassionate team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Cert IV in Community Services or currently studying, plus relevant checks.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 55 $ per hour.
- Child, Youth & Family Support Worker - Essendon
- Community Staffing Australia – Essendon VIC
- Casual/Temporary
- 16d ago , from Community Staffing Australia
- Position: Child, Youth and Family Support Worker
- Employment: Casual
Community Staffing Australia is a highly recommended and reliable Staffing Agency that provides a compassionate, highly engaged, empathetic and trusted support worker workforce across the Child, Youth and Family (Out of Home Care) sector in Victoria.
Working with multiple Community Service Organisations, Community Staffing Australia provides a solid foundation of support in the communities we serve.
Engaged across multiple Oo HC settings, including
- Therapeutic (Youth) Residential Care
- Home-Based Care
- Disability (SIL)
- Supervised Family Contact
- Integrated Family Services
- Youth Transport
- Respite Support
- Emergency Contingency Support
Successful candidates will have
- A minimum Cert IV (or currently studying) in a related relevant Community Services qualification, including the completion of the mandatory top-up training units (Community Staffing Australia offers limited paid top-up training for applicants who meet all other criteria)
- Availability on an on-call basis between 6 am and 8 pm during the weekdays.
- Available three days a week
- The ability to work regular business hours, afternoons, weekends, overnight stays, and public holidays.
Mandatory Requirements
- National Police Check and Right to Work check (CSA-specific resource provided)
- Current Victorian Driver Licence (P2 minimum)
- Working With Children's Check (Employment)
- NDIS Check
- Reliable and roadworthy vehicle
- Full Comprehensive Car Insurance
- Current Accredited First Aid + CPR [HLTAID011 and HLTAID009]
- Passport, Australian Birth Certificate and/or Australian Citizenship (proof of ID)
Key Selection Criteria
- Experience supporting, engaging and mentoring children.
- Empathy, compassion, and a positive attitude
- Ensuring that you can provide stability for a young person.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect individuals' privacy
- Availability on an on-call basis between 6 am and 8 pm during the weekdays
- Ability to provide support (up to 1 hour drive) from the place of residence.
- Reliable, trustworthy, taking Initiative
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be highly attentive to surrounding environments to uphold the safety of self and young people in support.
- Ability to de-escalate heightened behaviour with a young person who has experienced trauma in a calm and appropriate manner.
- Must respect diversity and maintain a professional environment.
- Additional information
- A workplace that acknowledges and values their staff
• Professional development opportunities!
• Growing company with great culture!
Child, Youth & Family Support Worker - Essendon employer: Community Staffing Australia
Community Staffing Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment for Child, Youth and Family Support Workers in Mordialloc. With a strong focus on professional development and a culture that values employee contributions, staff are encouraged to grow within the organisation while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. The flexibility of casual employment combined with competitive pay and comprehensive training opportunities makes this role particularly rewarding for those passionate about community service.
Contact Details:
Community Staffing Australia Recruitment Team
