About the role

Our Homelessness Youth Services are focused on early intervention, crisis accommodation and support of long-term positive housing outcomes. In this role Youth Workers support young people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk and includes those with high and complex needs.

This is a Fixed-Term, Part-Time role for an estimate 6 month duration and will be required to work at our Mount Gravatt service.

Shift Times

Roster pattern hours may include:

• Day Shift: 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Evening Shift: 4:00pm to 10:30pm
• Overnight Shift: 10:30pm to 8:30am + (Sleepover/Overnight Allowance applied)

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care for young people, addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet individual needs and align with case plans.
• Manage challenging behaviours with respect and employ pro-social strategies.
• Engage youth in purposeful activities to develop life skills and self-worth.
• Assist in goal setting and support the development of healthy relationships.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with organisational policies.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including government departments and support services.
• Contribute insights from direct care work to program planning.
• Support youth in transitions into or out of accommodation and services.
• Foster positive team relationships and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements:

• Minimum Cert IV or Diploma in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Work, Community Services, or similar field
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children)
• Current Queensland Driver Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate with CPR
• Ability to work shifts including days, nights (with sleepover component), weekends, and public holidays.

About You

• Confident in your understanding of child behaviour and development, working from a trauma-informed framework.
• Able to observe and navigate the complex family dynamics often present for young people.
• Thoughtful and professional in response to crisis situations - working within risk and compliance guidelines.
• A team player who works in a collaborative manner but is capable of operating autonomously on a daily basis.
• A strengths-based leader with ability to be a positive adult role model to young people, assisting them to develop confidence and self-worth

Why Join Anglicare?

• Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
• Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
• Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
• Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.
• Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protection.

What happens now?

Apply now by sending us your current resume with your availability listed (days and time) and answer a few simple screening questions.

We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact:
Jack Robinson on 07 3838 7508.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview and/or close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is selected.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position