Healing, Reiki jobs in Brisbane QLD

About us:
At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.

Our Out of Home Care services offer a variety of child protection, youth justice, outreach, family intervention and family support services. We are on the lookout for suitable applicants who meet the minimum standard qualification and have relevant experience supporting others to achieve their personal goals join our team!

About the Role:
The overall purpose of the Youth Worker, Residential Care is to provide care and/or support to children and young people, in out of home care and/or living within at risk families. The care and support provided by Youth Workers will enhance opportunities for the young person to participate in age-appropriate activities to support development of positive self-regard, to support community inclusion, to support positive relations with family of origin and to contribute to placement stability.

This role involves being the primary caregiver during shift, ensuring the safety of young people in care, and imparting essential life skills to establish a consistent routine. Collaborating with the Coordinator and Service Manager, you'll help develop trauma-informed interventions for these young individuals with complex issues.

What a day in the life of a Residential Youth Worker looks like:

• Planning and engaging in meaningful activities with the young person.
• Being a vital part of a cohesive team, dedicated to helping young people achieve their personal goals.
• Promoting good hygiene and nutrition.
• Maintaining daily case notes, handling administrative tasks, and preparing incident reports.

Permanent Part-Time Rates starting at $ 40.48 per hour (excluding allowances).

Current positions available:

Felsman Floater line (40hrs/fortnight) (Regents Park and Logan Reserve)

Week 1 : Wed (5pm to 10:30pm + S/O Thu (6:30am to 9 am)

Week 2 : Mon (5pm to 10:30pm + S/O 6:30am to 9 am), Tue (5pm to 10:30pm + S/O 6:30am to 9 am), Fri (5pm to 10:30pm + S/O 6:30am to 9 am)

Line G Greenbank (38hrs per fortnight)

Week 1 : Thu to Fri (2:30pm to 9:30am)

Week 2 : Thur to Fri (2:30pm to 9:30am), Sat to Sun (9:30am to 9:30am)

Please note shift times may vary according operational and on school holidays.

Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements

• A Certificate IV or higher qualification in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Services, Community Services, or a related field
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children's Check QLD)
• Current Licensed Care Service (LCS)
• Completion of Hope and Healing Framework training
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence
• The ability to provide two recent referees of supervisors
• Availability to work - day, evening and weekend shifts, including sleepovers or awake shifts is essential for current needs. Availability to work 5 out of 7 days a week inclusive of every second weekend.

About You:

• Ability to engage children and youth in purposeful activities to enhance life skills.
• Proactive communicator and relationship builder with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Utilize trauma-informed approach in understanding child development and behaviour.
• Capability to recognize the role of family dynamics, particularly in child protection contexts
• Supportive of youth in activities and foster independent living skills
• Effectively Contributor to team outcomes
• Ability to operate autonomously while seeking guidance as needed
• Able Respond to crises flexibly, considering risk and compliance
• Understand of provision of care in accordance with the Child Protection Act 1999

What happens now?
Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answering a few simple screening questions.
We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact: Grace on 0409721155.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date and/or close this advertisement early if a suitable applicant/s is selected.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.