Youth Worker

If you are motivated by purpose, have a heart for youth, and thrive in dynamic, team-focused setting, this is the role for you!

• Join a passionate team dedicated to supporting young people
• Shift based position, including weekends, overnight shifts and evenings
• Casual opportunities available

About The Role

As a Youth Worker, you’ll play a pivotal role in creating a secure and nurturing haven for youth in need. Working under the guidance of the Program Manager, you will provide essential day-to-day care, empowering young people with challenging behaviours through engaging activities and structured routines that foster vital life skills.

This role typically requires overnight availability between 5:00 PM and 7:30 AM each week.

About You

To be successful in this position you should have demonstrated experience working with young people with complex trauma and at-risk behaviours. Have a strong understanding of child protection, youth welfare systems, and trauma-informed practice. Be a compassionate and calm approach to behaviour management and life skills development.

Additionally

• Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent and previous experience in working with youth from a disadvantaged background
• Knowledge of child/youth behaviour difficulties and various therapeutic techniques applicable to youth
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop rapport with youth and staff
• A current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) and Driver’s Licence
• Possession of current First Aid and CPR Certificate

The Benefits Of Joining The Carinity Team

• Access to an employee assistance program (professional counselling).
• At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this.
• Genuine chance to make a real difference to the community, every day.

How do I apply?

Click “Apply” and you will be redirected to Carinity’s website, which will contain more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Attachments

• PD Carinity Youth - Orana - Youth Worker.docx