Residential Youth Worker

• Provide trauma-informed, culturally safe care that reflects our Child Safety Practice Principles

• Support young people in developing life skills, routines and pathways for healing

• Work collaboratively with families, communities and external stakeholders

• Maintain clear documentation and uphold Wellways’ high standards of care

• Engage in reflective practice and professional development

• A relevant qualification (or currently working towards one)

• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with young people

• First Aid and Drivers Licence

• Ability to do sleepovers and shift work - this is an essential requirement.

• Police clearance - not less than 12 months old

• Blue Card and NDIS Workers Screening Check

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

• Completed Hope and Healing Framework Foundation Training - this will be supplied by Wellways if needed.

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued

• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment

Take the next step in your career and make a difference and apply with Wellways today. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Brittany Black at bblack@wellways.org

Please ensure you submit your updated CV/Resume along with a Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience.

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Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.