Are you passionate about improving the lives of children in the child protection system? We are seeking an enthusiastic, resilient, self-motivated and reliable person for a Casual Youth Worker position in our Emerald Out of Home Care team.  Ideally you would have some experience in working with youth, with residential experience a distinct advantage. An understanding of the practical care of traumatised children is required as well as some understanding of why children come into the care system.  Applicants must be available to work overnight shifts including some weekends as we operate a 24/7 roster.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• Current Blue Suitability Card (or willing to apply for one)
• A Qld Driver’s Licence (must be open and valid licence – to be confirmed prior to offer of employment)
• A Senior First Aid Certificate (must be valid and hold prior to employment)
• A Disability Services Qld History Check (or willing to apply for one 

Remuneration

base salary + super+ salary packaging

The UCC salary packaging program offers employees the opportunity to significantly increase their take home pay.   For more information please refer to http://www.accesspay.com.au/ebook/ebook.html or visit the AccessPay website (http://www.accesspay.com.au/Content.aspx?page=salarypackaging).

Further information on this position can be obtained by viewing the attached position description. Should you require additional / specific details about the role, please contact as per the details below.

UnitingCare Queensland is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation and for all children who come into contact with our services we will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services, prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur

Through our values UCQ are proud of our teams diversity, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for the communities in which we operate and serve. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

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