Child And Youth Worker
vor 9 Stunden
Department for Child Protection
Job reference : 606845
Location : 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status : Long Term Contract
Eligibility : Open to Everyone
Role Status : Multiple Term & Casual Vacancies (Pool)
Remuneration : OPS3 ($66,590 - $70,968 per annum + 11.5% Super)
Role Details : Do you want to play a key role in the support of children and young people in our care?
Do you want to be paid to receive a formal qualification and on-the-job training?
Then consider a rewarding career as a Child & Youth Worker.
About the Role : At DCP we're committed to nurturing the potential of every young person.
Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive space where young individuals can grow, learn, and develop essential life-skills.
As a Child & Youth Worker, you will play a crucial role in guiding and empowering these young minds to become confident and capable.
Your dedication and commitment will contribute significantly to creating a more inclusive and compassionate society, ensuring that children and young people in care have access to educational opportunities and can actively participate in social, sporting, and cultural activities.
You will be part of a team that contributes to : Guiding and assisting with personal care needs, including meals, meal preparation and hygienePlanning or attending activities and following daily routines to promote life skillsOffering trauma-informed care, and supporting children and young people to manage challenging behavioursAssessing the individual needs of children and young peopleEnsuring appropriate levels of safety and supervision are maintained at all timesDeveloping the social and living skills of children and young people to facilitate their effective transition into the community and/or reunification or reconnection with their families.Benefits of working with DCP : In return for your dedication, we provide : Job Satisfaction: through making a real difference in young people's lives within a values-driven organisationTraining: we pay you to complete the nationally accredited Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention qualification, as well as provide on-the-job training and mentoringLeave: up to 5 weeks annual leaveSuperannuation and relevant shift penaltiesRecognition and Rewards: recognition for your hard work through our annual DCP Recognition AwardsOngoing learning and development opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): for you and your familyAbout You : The ideal person for this role will be flexible, adaptable, and open to learning as no two days are the same.
Working with children and young people displaying highly complex and challenging behaviours requires you to build rapport quickly and remain non-judgemental.
This also requires you to have resilience and good professional boundaries.
To excel in this role, you should have : Relevant job or volunteer experience with young people or possess transferable skills from working in a related field (for example, childcare, aged care, community service, SSO in schools, or disability support)Essential requirements : South Australian Driver's Licence P2 or aboveSouth Australian Working with Children CheckFirst Aid certificate – HLTAID012 – Provide Emergency First Aid in an Education SettingComplete an 8-week, full-time induction programWork shifts: AM, PM, nights, weekends, and public holidays.Visa requirements : We welcome applications from individuals holding a valid Australian working visa with a minimum of 2 years' full working rights from the time of joining the Employment Pool.Candidates with a Student Visa (subclass 500) are eligible for employment only if they are not bound by the work restriction of 48 hours per fortnight.About our recruitment and selection process : Application behavioural questionsTelephone screeningMedical and psychological assessment (paid for by the Department)Reference checksEngagement and Assessment CentreWe hire Child & Youth Workers year-round.
Successful candidates are placed into an Employment Pool and offered employment as vacancies arise.
Successful candidates will be expected to complete an 8-week, full-time induction program upon receiving a job offer.
If you have selected to work only on the night shift roster, you will still be required to undertake the same selection process as those working a shift roster and complete the required 8-week full-time induction program.
What else do you need to know? Our residential care properties do not close.
The children and young people in our care require attention and supervision at all times.
Shifts rotate and include AM, PM and active night shifts, with varying start and finish times.
Shift work includes weekends and public holidays, so you are encouraged to consider this aspect of the role and whether it suits your circumstances.
Before applying, review all the essential requirements and special conditions in the attached Role Description, and read the Child & Youth Worker Job Demands Information Sheet.
If our Frequently Asked Questions have not answered your query, and you would like further information about this role, please email us.
About the Business : The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia.
The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.
The Region The Mount Gambier office employs approximately 48 people and covers a large geographical area from Lower Glenelg National Park to North of Bordertown (Tatiara District) and across to Kingston SE (Kingston District).
As a member of this team you will work with other professionals to deliver services to assist families who are unable to effectively and safely care for their children, to work towards a safe return to their care and work with children who have entered into the care of the Chief Executive so that their development, stability and security is assured.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside the local community and support good outcomes for that community.
To find out more about working in the region, visit working with DCP in Mount Gambier.
Special Conditions : To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.
The department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.
To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications close : 30 / 06 / 2025 11 : 00 PM
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