Main characteristics
- Location
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Company
- Imagine your career with Churches of Christ
- Employment type
- Casual\u002FVacation
- Category
- Community Services & Development
Job summary
Churches of Christ - Children, Youth and Families - IpswichPermanent, full-time opportunity
Want a role where you can have a positive impact on young people? Just Imagine That.Casual roles- have a work, life, study balance$32+/hr + 25% casual loading + extensive retail discountsTCI & Sanctuary Model trainingA min. Cert. IV in a relevant child welfare course or enrolled and working towards completion is required
To make a positive difference in a young person's life experiencing out of home care, you will be:mentoring and acting as a role model for young people;helping build positive social skills and healthy relationships, utilise effective conflict management and negotiation;assisting with their physical and emotional well-being. This includes anything from helping them prepare their meals and clean up after themselves, to just being there for them when times get tough;maintaining strict documentation in accordance with legal requirements and service policy.
The core hours of work will include night and weekend work. You will also be required to attend staff meetings and compulsory training provided by the organisation.
To be suitable for this position, your qualifications for the role will consist of:a minimum Certificate IV in a relevant child welfare course or enrolled and working towards completion;demonstrated experience and knowledge working in residential care; and/or working with young people in a child protection or community service context;drivers licence (minimum P2);possess or has the ability to obtain a National Police Check, Blue Card (working with children) and a Licensed Care Services (LCS);provide evidence of COVID vaccinations.
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.
Who we are
We offer over 200 services in more than 100 communities, positively impacting around 45,000 lives each year. Our care services range from children, youth and family services, early intervention and protection, affordable housing, and seniors and support living, making us one of Australia's largest, most diverse not-for-profit organisations.
We provide a range of services to children, youth and families ranging from foster and kinship care to residential and supported independent living services. We provide support for more than 2,800 children, young people and families each year. Over 800 dedicated foster and kinship carers help us provide a vital safety net for these young people. To ensure your career can grow, we are constantly exploring innovative training and development programs. Most importantly, you will help us to positively impact the lives of thousands of vulnerable Australians. Just imagine that.
To apply
To apply for this position please click the Apply button. For further information, contact Molly Robinson on 0438 938 612.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all our positions.
Applications will be reviewed as submitted
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