About us

Join our vibrant, faith-based organisation providing innovative social care services to children, young people, individuals, seniors and families on the Central Coast and in Sydney’s Hill District

About the role

CatholicCare’s Permanency Support Program implements Intensive Therapeutic Care model of service to support children and young people in our care who have experienced trauma and neglect. Youth Workers assist in creating a safe and nurturing environment where the children can feel at home while learning important personal and life skills.

Permanent Full-time and Part Time positions are available. Youth Workers operate on a 24/7 roster which include morning, afternoon and night shifts, including sleepovers and awake shifts as needed. As a permanent staff member, you will be expected to work weekends and public holidays if your shift falls during these times. 

A Youth Worker has;

• An ability to build rapport with all stakeholders ;
• Empathy and respect for others;
• Great problem solving skills to assist in manage challenging situations;
• An understanding of the importance of professional boundaries;
• A commitment to safeguarding children and creating a safe work environment for all.

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Minimum qualifications of Cert III or IV in Community Services, however a Diploma of Community Services or equivalent is desirable;
• Experience working in a Youth Worker position;
• Knowledge of trauma, including the impact of abuse and neglect on the development and behaviours of children and young people;
• A valid NSW Driver’s licence; as well as
• A Current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain before commencement.

Please note: Successful candidates are required to gain a Diploma of Community Services within the first 18 months of employment if they currently do not hold one. CatholicCare is offering successful candidates, who have not yet completed a Diploma, the opportunity to complete their Diploma of Community Services whilst working with us in order to meet our program’s policy requirements. Conditions apply.

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified candidates, minimum qualification is desirable, but experience and willingness to participate in training is acceptable.

Culture and Benefits

Please find attached a video about what it means to work at CatholicCare. We also offer:

• The opportunity to make a difference to families, children and young people in the community;
• A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective and practice supervision opportunities;
• Access to in-house and external training and learning opportunities;
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support; as well as
• Salary packaging benefits to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free.

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide a cover letter addressing the role requirements, complete your work history and education information on the application page and submit your resume. 

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note that all suitable candidates MAY be invited to an Assessment Centre (Screening/Interview) process at Tuggerah, Central Coast OR, alternatively will be invited to an individual interview. 

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CatholicCare is a child-safe and child-friendly organisation – all staff must comply with our child-safe child-friendly policies and Code of Conduct. All child related roles are subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check Clearance in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

Completing a National Criminal History Record Check clearance is also a requirement of this position

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