Casual Opportunity with a Pathway to Permanent Part-Time or Full-Time Employment
Help create brighter futures for young people in our community

Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive?

Cafs is seeking dedicated Youth Care Practitioners in residential care houses to join our Youth Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to commence in a casual role while building your skills, experience and career within a leading community services organisation.

For the right candidates, there are opportunities to transition into permanent part-time or full-time positions as vacancies arise.

Classification: Residential Care Worker RSW2-RSW3
Salary: $45.37 to $54.37 (including 25% casual loading) + penalty rates + superannuation
Location: Skipton Street, Ballarat, VIC

Our Values
At Cafs, our work is guided by the values of:

Respect | Integrity | Collaboration | Kindness | Innovation

About the Role
As a Youth Care Practitioner, you will:

Provide day-to-day care, support and supervision to young people
Build positive, therapeutic relationships
Support young people to develop independence and life skills
Assist with education, employment and community engagement goals
Maintain accurate records and reports
Work collaboratively with families, carers and professionals
Apply trauma-informed and person-centred approaches in all interactions
This role operates across a 24/7 roster and may include day, evening, overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts.

Shift examples:
Morning: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Afternoon: 3:45 pm-11:15 pm
Stand-up shift: 11:00 pm-9:00 am

Mandatory Requirements
To be successful, you will have:

A genuine commitment to supporting young people
At least 6-12 months' experience in residential care or the youth services field is preferred but not required
A Certificate IV or higher qualification in Youth Work, Community Services, Social Work or a related discipline, or be currently studying
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to work effectively within a team environment
Sound written and record-keeping skills
An understanding of trauma-informed practice
Why Join Cafs?
Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or seeking an organisation that invests in its people, Cafs offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience and progress into ongoing employment.

Professional development and career progression opportunities
Regular supervision and reflective practice support
A supportive, collaborative and values-based culture
An organisation committed to child safety, inclusion, diversity and eliminating family violence
Opportunities to positively influence the lives of young people transitioning from care.