Youth Worker

Responsibilities

• Form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships with children and young people by building trust through active engagement
• Act as an appropriate adult role model, engaging young people in purposeful activities to develop life skills and self-worth
• Support family involvement and facilitate connections to promote positive family relationships
• Promote and encourage positive relationships with peers and other significant persons
• Assist children and young people in participating in decisions regarding their own activities

Requirements

• Completed or active enrollment in a relevant qualification
• Unrestricted (Opens) Driver's Licence
• Access to a reliable car and valid insurance
• Valid Senior First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Willingness to transport clients

Benefits

• Casual rate of $48.31 per hour
• 12% Superannuation
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities up to $15,900 per year
• Opportunities for career progression into management or specialist practitioner roles

About the Company

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation with 8,000 employees across Australia. We provide essential support and care to children, young people, people with disabilities, older people, and those experiencing mental illness or homelessness. We are dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating environments where everyone has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive.