Youth Support Worker

Are you looking for a casual role or permanent part time role where you can make a real impact in the lives of young people with disability?
Join our new Youth Disability Support Services in Inala and Calamvale, designed to empower young people as they transition to adulthood. In this rewarding casual position, you'll support individuals in building essential life skills, boosting their confidence, and strengthening community connections. You'll also assist with personal care, medications, medical appointments, emotional and behavioural support, and everyday living needs.

What benefits can Endeavour offer you?

• Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free, increasing your take-home pay. Entertainment Benefits: Use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses, such as meals and holiday accommodation.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to a free and confidential counselling service for you and your family members.
• Wide range of training opportunities to help you grow professionally and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Additional Benefits: Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans, whitegoods, and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and Free flu vaccinations.

What you can bring to the team!

• Your experience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills will be invaluable in providing high-quality support for our youth as they transition into adult hood.
• Minimum Certificate IV (or studying) in a related discipline with preference given to Youth Work and human services qualifications.
• Previous experience as a Youth Worker within a disability context with demonstrated experience of trauma informed care will be highly regarded.
• Proficient computer skills and experience using Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card), Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check (LCS2), First Aid, CPR, National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work), and an open Driver's License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle.

Make an Impact!

As a Youth Disability Worker with #teampossible, you will support young people engaged with the child protection system who have disabilities, in 24/7 Supported Independent Living. Balancing youth work and disability care, you will create a safe, empowering environment to help them reach their goals. Guided by the Case Manager, you will provide person-centred, trauma-informed care, meet daily needs, and foster emotional, social, and cultural wellbeing. You will assist with appointments, family visits, community connections, education, and life skills, promoting independence as they transition to adulthood.

If you're ready to join a team who are passionate, culturally strong and drive positive outcomes, apply now! We look forward to hearing from you!

Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.