At Safe Places, we are privileged with being entrusted to help care for and provide a home to young people in need. With this privilege is the responsibility to provide a home that is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, comfort, safety and homeliness. Our young people have complex needs, so our small, stable teams provide intensive therapeutic support and consciously and consistently uphold our high standards.
Our Youth Workers bring a genuine passion to make a difference in the lives of young people and our communities. Since opening our doors in 2006, we have made a difference in the lives of more than 1800 young people.
Job Title: Residential Youth Workers (Australian Opportunity)
Location: Australia
Pay: $83,994 – $88,324 a year
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, Contract
The Role
You will be the person who supports and walks alongside the young people who are in need and vulnerable with the aim of building life skills and a healthy productive future.
A person who builds trust and relationships which will enable working through challenging life situations and creating a brighter and more promising outcome for the children in care.
The position is a full time, permanent role and will require sleepover shifts. The shifts are well balanced and the roster ensures work life balance and great flexibility for those who need it.
Benefits
- Opportunities to develop & advance your career with internal promotions and further training
- Annual salary of $83 994 paid weekly ($1615 per week)
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Work vehicle provided on shift
- Access to annual bonus & generous salary packaging options
- Sponsorship opportunities available for candidates succesfully passing probation.
Process and Eligibility
- Age requirement is 18 – 35 years of age to qualify for 417 working holiday visa
- Qualifications will be assessed but industry related qualifications, Bachelors degrees are ideal.
- Experience in child protection/residential care
- UK interview and paid UK induction for succesful candidates
- Flights paid for as well as one months accomodation and access to vehicle when arriving in Australia.
- One month of paid leave within the first month to assist with settling in.
- Advice and support from both UK and Australian team during transition to Australia.
We look forward to receiving your application and discussing this opportunity further with you