Residential Youth Worker

Wellways

Cairns North, Australia
Base: $44.59 ph; bonus/equity: penalties; benefits...
Trauma-informed care
Culturally safe care
Develop life skills
Wellways is looking for an experienced, passionate, resilient and values-driven individual to join our Residential Youth Care Program, supporting young people with high and complex needs in a safe, nurturing environment

Job Summary

  • Wellways is looking for an experienced, passionate, resilient and values-driven individual to join our Residential Youth Care Program, supporting young people with high and complex needs in a safe, nurturing environment.
  • In this role, you will provide trauma-informed, culturally safe care that reflects our Child Safety Practice Principles and support young people in developing life skills, routines and pathways for healing.
  • Wellways offers a purpose-driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued, along with salary packaging benefits.

Matching Summary

Wellways is looking for an experienced, passionate, resilient and values-driven individual to join our Residential Youth Care Program, supporting young people with high and complex needs in a safe, nurturing environment.

Salary

Base: $44.59 p/h; Bonus/Equity: Penalties; Benefits: Super + Salary packaging benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trauma-informed care
  • Culturally safe care
  • Develop life skills
  • Work with external stakeholders
  • Maintain clear documentation
  • Sleepovers and shift work

Nice-to-have

  • Values-driven individual
  • Resilient and passionate
  • Purpose-driven culture
  • Equitable, diverse, and inclusive

Key Requirements

  • Relevant qualification or working towards
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Driver's Licence
  • Police clearance
  • Blue Card
  • NDIS Workers Screening Check
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

Work Rights

Not specified

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