Youth Residential Care Worker
vor 2 Wochen
Ballarat Victoria area, Homes on Wadawurrung Country Various opportunities available Ongoing Hourly rate of $34 - $43 p/hr (unqualified) or $38 - $48 p/hr (qualified) + salary packaging This is not a current vacancy. Please register your interest to be considered for our next Group Interview in 2025. Your Opportunity Join Berry Street's Residential Care Program, providing accommodation, physical and emotional care, and support to children and young people aged 10 to 17 under Child Protection orders. These individuals come to us when other Out of Home Care options are not feasible. The role requires resilience, compassion, and a commitment to their well-being. Our roster operates 24/7, with day shifts (7am to 11pm) and overnight shifts (11pm to 7am). On the Job, You Will: Work collaboratively within a dedicated team to deliver high-quality therapeutic care. Implement best practice therapeutic interventions and program guidelines to ensure safety and care quality. Support young people's education, social, and recreational pursuits, fostering independence. Create a safe, nurturing environment, managing household duties and providing nutritious meals. Your Skills and Experience: Effective team player with strong communication skills and active listening. Ability to collaborate with stakeholders, maintaining professional boundaries. Flexible, adaptable, and capable of multitasking. Creative thinker with a non-judgmental approach. Driver's license (minimum green P's) is essential. Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or equivalent qualification is required. Must complete mandatory upskilling units as required by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Why Berry Street: As a large independent agency, we serve over 35,000 young people, children, and families across Victoria annually. We focus on safety, thriving, and hope, offering professional development, Employee Assistance Program, and career progression opportunities. Berry Street’s Benefits Comprehensive training including AOD, First Aid, Health & Safety, and more. $15,900 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + additional packaging for meals/accommodation. Generous leave conditions. Access to Employee Assistance Program for staff and immediate family. Minimum Leave loading of 17.5% or penalty rates during annual leave. For inquiries, contact our Talent Acquisition Team at . Note: The successful applicant will undergo reference and background checks, including Working with Children Check, Police checks, and Worker Care Exclusion Scheme. Berry Street is committed to child safety, cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and inclusivity for diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and people with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Trauma‑Informed Residential Youth Support Worker
Vor 5 Tagen
Ballarat, Österreich Life Without Barriers VollzeitA prominent social purpose organization in Australia is seeking Residential Youth Support Workers to assist in caring for young people in their residential care homes. This role involves promoting independence, managing behaviours, ensuring safety, and collaborating with care teams. Candidates should have a relevant qualification, experience with trauma, and...
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Youth Residential Care Worker
Vor 3 Tagen
Ballarat, Österreich Berry Street VollzeitBallarat Victoria area, Homes on Wadawurrung Country Various opportunities available Ongoing Hourly rate of $34 - $43 p/hr (unqualified) or $38 - $48 p/hr (qualified) + salary packaging IMPORTANT DATES: Group Assessment: Friday 1st August 10am - 2pm 2 day face-to-face Orientation Training is mandatory for all successful candidates : Wednesday 6 & Thursday 7...
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Casual Youth Care Practitioners
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Ballarat, Österreich Cafs VollzeitOUR OPPORTUNITY We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic practitioners to join our team. If you like variety, love working with young people and want to make a real difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you! Here is a little about what we do... Cafs Youth Care Practitioners aim to create a safe, home-like environment for young...
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Manager Youth Care
vor 1 Tag
Ballarat, Österreich Cafs VollzeitWe care. Together we are the difference. Full Time, Ongoing Ballarat Location Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000 (plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging) Award-winning inclusive employer Our Opportunity Are you a strategic, values-driven leader passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in care? Join Cafs as our Manager - Youth...
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Ballarat, Österreich Life Without Barriers VollzeitAbout the Role Residential Youth Support Workers are needed to join our Geraldton team. These permanent or casual positions support young people living in LWB's residential care homes. They work directly with children and young people, supporting day‑to‑day running of the house with domestic duties and activities in line with care plans. Experience and...
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Casual Youth Care Practitioner
Vor 3 Tagen
Ballarat, Österreich Cafs VollzeitWe partner with our community to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, young people, families and individuals. Each year we provide help and support to more than 6,800 individuals and families across the Grampians and Central Highlands. We deliver an expansive and innovative range of support programs that includes kinship and foster care, help...
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Youth Services Case Manager
vor 3 Wochen
Ballarat, Österreich Cafs VollzeitSalary Range: $88,243 - $94,956 pro rata + 12% superannuation + salary packaging Part Time 0.8EFT, 12 Months Fixed Term Ballarat Location Award‑winning inclusive employer Our Opportunity Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable youth? Join Cafs, a values‑driven organisation, as our Youth Services Case Manager. This role sits within our Youth...
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Youth Worker
vor 3 Wochen
Ballarat, Österreich Victorian Flexible Schools VollzeitAbout us Saints College is a school of the Edmund Rice Education Australia Victorian Schools Ltd. Since 2012, we have led that way in radically inclusive education, by providing a safe, inclusive, and flexible learning environment for young people who have experienced barriers to accessing mainstream education. Our team is committed to supporting young...
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Ballarat, Österreich CatholicCare Victoria VollzeitYouth Worker, Youth Justice Community Support Services (YJCSS) 75 hours per fortnight, maximum term position until 31 December 2026 About the role CatholicCare Victoria’s Youth Justice Community Support Service (YJCSS) is an integrated approach to the provision of intensive support and services to young people involved with Department of Justice and...
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Intensive Youth Justice Outreach Worker
vor 2 Wochen
Ballarat, Österreich CatholicCare Victoria VollzeitA community support service in Ballarat seeks a Youth Worker for its Youth Justice Community Support Services. You will provide intensive support and supervision to young people under statutory orders, implementing individual support plans, and helping them engage in prosocial activities. The ideal candidate holds tertiary qualifications in Youth Work,...
