Youth Worker

Job description

At Talent Quarter we are currently seeking highly skilled Youth Workers in Wagga Wagga, who are interested in making a positive and meaningful difference in young people’s lives and help them reach their goals.

What’s in for you:

Competitive casual pay rates plus salary sacrifice
Have the flexibility of working within 24/7 shifts that best suit your lifestyle
Access to exclusive lifestyle benefits

What you will do:

In this role you will be caring and mentorship to Children and Young People aged 12-17 years living in residential care 24/7. Some of the tasks you will be involved in are:

Assisting with daily routines, personal care and meals, completion of housekeeping tasks, recreational activities, homework supervision and assistance.
Administering medication
Transporting the young people to and from school, day programs and appointments.
Supporting the involvement of families, facilitating and supervising contact visits
Maintaining high quality record keeping and documentation

Essential Criteria:

Certificate III/IV in Community Services, Youth Work or Diploma in Community Services
Current Working with Children Check
Current NDIS Worker Check
Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
National Police Check (issued within 12 months)
Valid full driver’s licence.
Comprehensive Car Insurance
NDIS Worker Orientation Module
Current Medication administration certificate
Experience with high challenging behaviours, highly desirable
The ability to work a mixture of shifts including days, nights, sleepovers, and weekends.