Youth Support Worker jobs in Victoria

About the Roles
Multiple casual opportunities available.
Numerous vacancies available in Melbourne West, North West, North and Western regions
Seeking candidates who are experienced in working with young people with complex needs

Ability Assist has multiple vacancies available for qualified and experienced Youth Residential Support Workers to undertake casual shifts supporting young people based in the Western and Northern Suburbs.

We are seeking candidates who possess a deep sense of compassion and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of young people. Ideal candidates will be able to provide emotional support, build trust, rapport and role model positive behaviours.

We offer
Flexible Working Arrangements.
Employee Assistance Program.
Support from a dedicated and passionate leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:
Providing support and fostering engagement with a young person who has complex needs and behaviours of concern.
Providing active support to a young person, within their home and out in the community to assist them in developing independence and improving their quality of life.
Supporting and encouraging a young person to participate in a range of day-to-day activities based on their hobbies, interests and goals.
Ensuring the safety of the young person and fostering an environment that supports their well-being and development.
Attending to domestic duties including preparing meals and cleaning as required.
Transporting clients to and from a range of different activities and services as required.
Attending Team Meetings
About you
Flexibility to work a range of casual shifts across a 24 hour period, 7 days per week.
Experience working with young people with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
Experience working with young people with disability would be advantageous.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and various stakeholders.
Must be compassionate, considerate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of the client.
Ability to provide emotional support and capable of building trust and rapport with clients.
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to work well under pressure.
Strong level of resilience.

To be considered for these vacancies, you must have:
A minimum of a Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, or an equivalent qualification, in addition to the completion of all four mandatory units of competency for residential care workers.

The role will require the candidate to have:
Full Victorian Drivers’ Licence.
Employee Working with Children Check (employee) (or willingness to obtain).
NDIS Worker Screening check (or willingness to obtain).
First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
Ability to safely transport clients. Use of personal vehicle may be required (km’s reimbursed).
Car Insurance.
About Ability Assist

Ability Assist is a community based, social purpose organisation with a strong commitment to empowering people to enrich their lives for a brighter future. We are a highly experienced residential out of home care (OOHC) and NDIS service provider working across many diverse communities across Victoria.

Established in 1994, in direct response to the deinstitutionalisation of disability and mental health facilities across Victoria, for the past 30-years, we have continued to provide a wide range of person-centred services for adults, children and young people, people with disability and/or complex care needs.

Our care ethos is underpinned by the principles of fostering independence, building skills and enhancing quality of life. We are deeply committed to delivering therapeutic, evidence-based, and holistic approaches to care, all aimed towards achieving positive outcomes for the people we support. Our passionate and dedicated staff actively choose to work with us, driven by a shared commitment to promoting empowerment, choice, and control for the people we support.

If you care about making a difference, you’ll feel right at home here.