Youth Worker - Salisbury Downs, Australia - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Salisbury Downs, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Start your career with The Salvation Army today

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship.

The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Are you passionate about supporting your community?

Use your skills in being our new Youth Worker in Salisbury Downs

The role you could play

As a Youth Worker you would be providing support to young people between the ages of 15 and 17 years of age at Burlendi Youth Housing.

Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities.

Key responsibilities

Provide support to young people in line with Youth Services model of care and associated Frameworks
Build effective relationships with clients encouraging selfdetermination and participation
Provide ongoing assessment of client's issues, needs and circumstances from initial intake to exist
Ensure all clients are provided with safe accommodation, onsite supervision, guidance and support across all life domains
Ensure clients receive constructive advice on budgeting, shopping, cooking/nutrition, household cleaning etc.

This is a permanent part-time (30.4 hours per week), located in Salisbury Downs, SA. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Level 3 Award.

Diploma qualification in social work, Youth work, welfare, community development or related field
Demonstrated level of sector knowledge and skills attained through previous roles, service and study/development
Psychological Assessment (in line with Children and Young People Safety Act 2017)
Through their Eyes (Reporting Abuse and Neglect) Training
First Aid Certificate
A current Working with Children's Check
A willingness to undergo a National Police check
Current Drivers Licence

Benefits working with The Salvation Army

NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Independent confidential counselling service
Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_