| Position Summary |
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 Youth Worker position in our Toowoomba 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)
- Willingness to undergo a personal history check under the provision of the Child Protection Act 1999 in relation to Licensing of Care Services (with employment conditional on notification of suitability from the Department of Communities – Child Safety Services).
Remuneration
base salary + super+ salary packaging + employee benefits
The UCC salary packaging program offers employees the opportunity to significantly increase their take home pay. For more information visit the AccessPay website (https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/).
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 To read more about our commitment to child safety please head to http://unitingcareqld.com.au/advocacy/child-safety
Through our values UCQ is proud of our team’s 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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| Selection Criteria |
Essential: Demonstrated knowledge of child development theories, relevant child protection legislation and the alternative care system.
Essential: Demonstrated knowledge of developmental, trauma and attachment theories as applied to children and young people.
Essential: Demonstrated experience in developing positive and appropriate relationships with children/young people who have experienced trauma and to place the best interests of the child at the centre of all interactions and activities.
Essential: Demonstrated experience in working with young people and other staff to develop appropriate and useful routines, structures, expectations and activities for the individual young people in accordance with the principles of the CARE framework.
Essential: Understanding of and willingness to work within the principles of the CARE framework; these being:
• Developmentally focused
• Family involved
• Relationship based
• Competence centered
• Trauma informed
• Ecologically oriented
Essential: Demonstrated experience in dealing with families of children in care and key stakeholders including officers of the Department of Child Safety.
Essential: Demonstrated understanding of the significance of child protection matters in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people.
Essential: Demonstrated capacity to be an active team participant as well as the capacity to work autonomously, including exercising critical thinking and sound judgment in determining responses and actions.
Essential: Demonstrated ability in written and verbal communication skills.
Essential: Commitment to working within the beliefs, mission and values of UnitingCare Community and adhering to policies and organisational requirements and processes. |