Fostering Support – Youth Worker (BRIDGêS)

Churches of Christ, Child, Youth and Families, Brisbane and Moreton Bay

Casual Opportunities

The Salary range is currently $37.35 to $40.05 per hour plus 25% Casual Loading. Hourly rate based on experience.

Employee Benefits

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

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By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

• Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;
• Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
• Use of a company vehicle while on shift;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• A work culture that values you.
• Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
• JB Hi-Fi,
• The Good Guys,
• Goodlife Health Clubs,
• Bupa Health,
• Plus, many more;
  
  

Highlighting the importance of this role for our team

Here at Churches of Christ, we help more than 2,200 Queensland families to become happier, safer, healthier and stronger through our intervention and support services. Currently, there is an opportunity for you to become a part of this initiative.

Working as a Foster and Kinship Care Youth Worker will see you encourage children and young people with high complex needs to achieve the best outcomes.

You will join a newly formed team of youth workers dedicated to supporting young people and their carers for a pilot program BRIDGêS.

This collaborative team will work together to establish core values that reflect their commitment to the youth they serve. By sharing both positive experiences and challenges, team members will support one another in creating a nurturing and effective environment for everyone involved.

What You’ll Do

This role is based out of our Kenmore, Arana Hills and/ or Caboolture Office; where you will then visit the clients at their place of residence using a company provided vehicle.

As a Youth Worker, through relationship-based connections with children, young people and carers, we deliver home support, education support, social skills development, transportation assistance and facilitating family contact. Your role will be vital in providing the additional support they need to thrive, remain safe, secure and nurtured.

There is an opportunity to take on additional work during school holidays, and while weekend shifts are required, they will not be every weekend.

About You

You are passionate about the welfare of children and achieving the absolute best outcomes for them. You offer patience, trust, resilience, flexibility and humour and the ability to easily establish and build rapport with people, in addition to being a naturally caring and positive individual.

This is a role working with people and as such, you should really thrive on those daily interactions. With strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, you are capable of cultural competence, crisis management, building advocacy and collaboration when liaising comfortably with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

To be suitable for this position, your qualifications skills and experience will consist of:

• A Certificate IV in a relevant child welfare course or enrolled and working towards completion;
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge working in residential care; and/or working with young people in a child protection or community service context;
• Solid experience working with young people who have significant emotional and psychological support needs;
• Current Driver’s License;
  
  

Other Requirements: (or willingness to obtain)

• A current National Police Check
• Working for Children (Blue Card),
• Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check (LCS),
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
  
  

Statement from a Current Youth Worker

Just as I have grown alongside the organisation, I've grown alongside the young people we support. The bonds forged through shared experiences, the laughter, the challenges, and the triumphs have all contributed to a profound sense of connection. Each step of the journey has etched lessons into my heart that textbooks and classrooms could never impart.

My driving force, my passion, has always been centered around shattering the stigma that clings to young people in out-of-home care. This mission has led me to stretch my creativity and venture beyond conventional boundaries. I'm incredibly fortunate to have leaders who not only believe in this mission but also encourage me to think innovatively. Their support allows me to orchestrate remarkable experiences for the young individuals we support from theme park adventures to simple yet profound moments at the park.

Among these cherished memories, the school runs hold a special place in my heart. The simple act of sharing a ride and engaging in unhurried conversations has revealed the depth of these young lives. It's in these ordinary moments that the extraordinary stories of resilience, dreams, and aspirations unfold. These encounters underscore the power of genuine human connection, a force that transcends titles and roles.

With immense pride I look at my own journey but also in the collective efforts of my leaders, colleagues, and the young people themselves. Each individual who has walked contributed to the mosaic that now defines my life and many other lives journey. This organisation has been more than just a workplace; It’s been a canvas for my dreams and aspirations, and a platform to champion change for the young lives we support. I am excited to continue my mission - to challenge stigmas, to create meaningful connections, and to empower the young individuals who deserve nothing less than a chance to shine.

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

Apply now! Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. “Click the Apply Button”. For further inquiries, contact Grace O’Sullivan via email on [email protected].

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as received.