Main characteristics
- Company
- Aruma
- Salary
- Salary Package
- Employment type
- Part time
- Category
- Community Services & Development
Job summary
Aruma needs YOU (yes, you!)Youth Support Workers - Children's Services (Residential)
Working with Children and Young People in Out of Home Care
Thuringowa Central | Permanent Part-time and casual opportunities
Who is Aruma?
We're glad you asked! Aruma is a new name in Disability Services, and Child Youth and Family Services, but we're definitely not the new kids on the block. You might remember us as House with No Steps, The Tipping Foundation or Vista Community Support, 3 great organisations with over 100 years of combined experience, who came together in 2018. Find out more about us at Aruma .
About Children's Services:
Children's Services at Aruma have opportunities to support young people aged between 5 and 17 years living in residential out of home care with us who have experienced trauma and have a disability. If you thrive on variety then we want to hear from you!
We support young people with disability to live great lives. It's the reason we exist - after all, why should anyone have to settle for anything less? And to make this a reality, we rely on the skill and commitment of our Aruma team.
Our Aruma team is an incredible bunch of people. They're bold, brave and courageous. They see possibilities where others may not. They stand up for the things that matter and stand together as a team.
About the Role:
Your role will be varied with no two days being the sameIt will include providing direct care within a residential setting, ensuring a safe and nurturing home-like environment and promoting positive family relationshipsYou will work within a trauma-informed framework to make a real difference with young people who have complex needs and display challenging behaviours including emotional dysregulation, verbal and physical aggression at times.
Please note: Our services run on a 24 hour / 7 day roster model so successful candidates will (ideally) need to be available to work any shifts across weekdays, weekends and Public Holidays (including nights - 'Awake Nights' and 'Sleepovers') for every day of the year.
What employment with Aruma offers you:
Regular rostered hours for permanent staffOn-going training and professional development, including discounted studies to obtain a relevant Certificate IV qualification via our own Registered Training OrganisationBeing mentored by an experienced and passionate management teamWorking for an organisation that truly cares for all those whom we supportBenefits to increase your take home pay - salary packaging
Must haves
Passionate about supporting young people who have experienced trauma and have a disabilityAvailability to work any rostered shifts across a 24 hour / 7 day roster model, including awake nights and sleepoversCompleted, currently studying or willing to complete a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care), or a relevant equivalent (click here to view more details), as a minimumCurrent Australian drivers licenceCurrent work rights in AustraliaYou will be required to complete a Child Safety and Personal Screening CheckHold (or are willing to obtain) a current Blue Card for paid work, Yellow Card/NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, First Aid and CPR qualifications.Qld Drivers licenseA confirmation record of COVID- 19 vaccination (dose 1, 2 & booster)
Nice to have
Experience supporting young people in residential out of home careExperience supporting young people with trauma backgrounds and disabilities
Our success depends on YOU. We'd love to hear your story.
If you are passionate about supporting people with disabilities to be active, inclusive participants in their communities and would like to work in a role that is both challenging and rewarding, we would love to hear from you.
To be part of the Aruma journey apply now with your resume.
Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Shortlisted applications will be required to undergo pre-employment probity checks. We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date.
Aruma is a Child Safe Organisation and an EEO Employer.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted daily.
To be part of the Aruma journey apply today!
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