Description:
- Support young people in out of home care by role modelling positive behaviours & relationships.
- Join a team of passionate & diverse support workers to achieve positive outcomes within your community.
- Casual positions.
About CareSouth
30 years young, CareSouth is growing, offering rewarding opportunities across NSW. We are a community-based organisation with a big heart supporting the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people and families every day.
About the Role
CareSouth is seeking experienced Youth Support Workers to provide individualised support for young people living in our Shoalhaven based program. The young people we support come from a background of trauma and we are looking for people who will work with their strengths to see them thrive. Could it be you?
The overall responsibilities of a Youth Support worker is to promote a consistent and considered person-centred approach to the direct care of young people who reside in residential care, ensuring individual needs are met. Support Workers provide emotional support and crisis intervention, maintain a safe and welcoming home environment, and encourage young people to develop their social and living skills. Additional duties include undertaking household and daily general duties, participating in regular team and organisational meetings and training.
You will be a person who can uphold our values, exercises patience and resilience and exhibits a very nurturing demeanour. We are looking for individuals who place children first and are motivated to do what is best for them.
About you
- Qualifications in Community Services, Youth Work, Disabilities or related field (or working towards);
- A current Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Clearance, First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain); and
- A current Drivers Licence.
Be a part of something great
Our employees are the reason why CareSouth is a great place to work. We proudly live by our organisational values and offer a range of tangible benefits and opportunities. We warmly welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds to work with us. We want you to bring your authentic self to work, so you can take your best self home!
To apply
- Read the Position Description for details about the role and its requirements.
- Send us a copy of your resume.
- Include a cover letter to tell us more about you.
Enquiries to: Rachel Roberts, Program Manager Therapeutic Homes on 1300 554 260