Casual Youth Care Practitioners

OUR 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 people aged between 10-17 years who reside in Cafs Residential care. We provide a professional approach at all times, building relationships with our young people through trust and continuity of care. Whether the goal is to leave our care as soon as possible to transition to independent living, move back to their family home or to feel at home with us until they reach adulthood, our Practitioners provide a safe place for our young people to grow and develop. Reporting to a House Supervisor, our Practitioners day-to-day duties may include but are not limited to: Transport children and youth people to school, appointments, shopping, outings, etc. Conduct daily domestic duties. Prioritise children and young people’s needs with a focus on connection before correction. Administrative requirements. Working alongside our young people to help them achieve their goals. Work constructively and professionally with families, Case Managers, key stakeholders and members of the community. With all of our current opportunities on offer, it has never been a better time to join Cafs Youth Care Team. ABOUT YOU We are seeking reliable individuals who are passionate about building trust-based relationships and making a positive difference in the lives of young people. Our ideal candidates will: Have an unwavering commitment to keeping children and young people safe. Possess a high level of emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills. Be passionate about providing a high level of professional care. Be self-motivated and resilient. Enjoy building relationships and liaising positively with other services in the best interests of young people. OUR ORGANISATION AT CAFS, YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is a proudly independent community service organisation, with our head office located in the Ballarat Community. We celebrate diversity and strive to be inclusive in everything we do. For over 156 years, the heart of our service has been the wellbeing of children, young people and their families. Today, that commitment stands strong, and we extend our programs to include everyone who needs assistance across the Grampians and Central Highlands. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people of all abilities, people of different race, ethnicity or cultural backgrounds and people of all religions are welcomed. Cafs has adopted TBRI as our preferred model of care and Cafs way of strengthening relationships with others. TBRI uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviours. Our services are aimed at providing early help and intervention, targeted support and ongoing assistance. Cafs is a value-driven organisation, which means we use our values to hold ourselves to account in how we work together and how we serve our clients. QUALIFICATIONS Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care) or equivalent. Current First Aid (HLTAID011) & CPR. WHAT IS ON OFFER AT CAFS? Join an organisation that lives its values. Inclusive, supportive and innovative teams. Rewarding Careers with professional development and dedicated resources to support your growth. What else you should know We would love to hear from you. To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Roy Korompis, Team Leader Youth Care, on 3***. Please note all applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and will be subject to a satisfactory Police Check outcome and an employment Working with Children Check. Proof of Covid-19 vaccinations will also be required to be eligible for this opportunity. Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews will occur prior to the close date. Applications will be closed on Sunday the 21st of December 2025, so express your interest in joining Cafs Youth Care Team as soon as possible. OUR COMMITMENT Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do at Cafs. We welcome applications from all people, especially Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Supporting your application Our recruitment process includes 1-2 panel discussions. Some questions may be provided in advance. For adjustments or support, contact ******@cafs.org.au. #J-18808-Ljbffr