Support Worker Co is a leading Support Worker Agency that provides best fit Youth Workers to Youth and Family Service Organisations across Australia.

Overview of the role:

• Support children in family-based placements with education, medical appointments, family contact, social and cultural connections, positive living skills, community inclusion and family relationships.
• Assist with transportation to school, appointments, community access as well as in-home support.
• Respond to the young person’s emotional and functional needs and the development of their personal skills.
• Work within a team to provide trauma informed & therapeutic care to young people who present complex needs due to past trauma and abuse.
• Provide a safe, home environment while supporting young people to achieve their goals.
• Assist with administrative requirements and household duties.
• Supporting children aged from 5 to 13 years old

Shift times:

• Shift times are based around the children attending school.
• Hours will be extended during school holidays.
• Weekday shifts: 7am to 10am & 3pm to 9pm.
• Weekend shifts: 7am to 3pm & 3pm to 9pm

What you need:

• Certificate IV in Community Services or relevant (completed)
• Australian driver's license
• First Aid Certificate with current CPR
• Working with Children Check (paid employee status)
• Have a reliable car with registration.
• Reliable smart phone with data
• Previous experience supporting children and families with complex needs.
• Experience supporting Youth with disabilities

What we can offer you:

• $48.00 per hour base, plus penalties. Weekly paid
• Casual position with regular consistent hours, crafted around your individual availability.
• Empowered by a dedicated Service Delivery Team providing you support, coaching and guidance.
• Bi-monthly supervisions and support.
• Easy-to-use rostering app which allows you to view and accept shifts, complete reports/documents and update your availability.
• Refer & earn incentive - $300 voucher for each successful person you refer.

After you apply, you will be sent a link to complete our online screening questions (email from Sassy) which will help us process your application quicker. Please keep an eye on your spam folder after applying