Residential Youth Worker

Mission Australia

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Base: $44.25 ph; bonus/equity: super + penalty rat...
Trauma-informed youth-centred support
Child and youth safe environment
Working with young people at risk
As a Residential Youth Worker, you will provide practical, trauma-informed and youth-centred support to young people experiencing crisis and homelessness

Job Summary

  • As a Residential Youth Worker, you will provide practical, trauma-informed and youth-centred support to young people experiencing crisis and homelessness.
  • This role requires flexibility to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and overnight shifts.
  • We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds.

Matching Summary

As a Residential Youth Worker, you will provide practical, trauma-informed and youth-centred support to young people experiencing crisis and homelessness.

Salary

Base: $44.25 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Super + Penalty rates; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trauma-informed youth-centred support
  • Child and youth safe environment
  • Working with young people at risk
  • NSW child protection requirements
  • Respond to child safety concerns
  • First Aid Certificate

Nice-to-have

  • Advocate for a fairer Australia
  • Building hope and possibility
  • Values-driven team
  • Culturally safe support

Key Requirements

  • Relevant qualifications in Social/Community Welfare/Youth Work/Social Science
  • Experience working with young people
  • Strong knowledge of NSW child protection
  • Current NSW drivers’ licence
  • Clearance to work with children/vulnerable people

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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