The Royal Children's Hospital

On Call Youth Support Worker - Mid North Coast

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $75k - $80k/yr  •  Coffs Harbour, AU (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

CASPA SERVICES LTD - POSITION VACANCY - On Call Youth Support Worker - Mid North Coast NSW

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an On Call Youth Support Worker highly competent in responding to and supporting staff and carers during critical incidents in CASPA's Out Of Home Care services. Based in the Mid North Coast NSW, the Casual role requires flexible availability across all hours on an as-need basis to ensure optimal outcomes for children, young people, and their families during times of crisis.

To obtain a comprehensive overview of the skills and experience required, key responsibilities, and CASPA's hiring process, please email careers@caspa.org.au.

Key Responsibilities

  • First response to crisis in person and by phone
  • Attend residential houses as required for support
  • Assist carers and therapeutic care workers support through incidents following all protocol for Wellbeing and Critical Incident
  • Support the Therapeutic Care Worker with CASPA Policy and Procedure after hours
  • Documentation including entering information on client management system

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

  • We believe taking care of your physical health is important. That’s why we offer subsidised memberships at a range of fitness providers and locations to support your wellbeing.
  • CASPA offer an Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
  • CASPA have a partnership with Summerland Bank through their Priority Partner Program. CASPA employees can assess special banking benefits.
  • CASPA have a partnership with Medibank and all employees can access benefits and discounts with Medibank.
  • Comprehensive systems including a Human Resources Information System and a Central Rostering System.
  • 12% Super Guarantee
  • Generous Leave Entitlements including Portable Long Service Leave (QLD and NSW only)
  • Supervision Sessions and opportunity for Internal Training, Career Growth & Progression

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

CASPA Services Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of specialised care services to support complex trauma-based needs for children, young people, families, and people living with disabilities. Our programs include Therapeutic Intensive Residential Care, Intensive Family Preservation, Therapeutic Foster Care, Restoration, and other associated care types, we are a registered NDIS provider and operate a social enterprise Maintenance and repairs business. As a growing and diversifying organisation, we have approximately 650+employees working in communities across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. CASPA is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We are seeking to employ those who reflect the diversity of our young people to ensure we can support each individuals needs and wants, while aligning with our values: ' Inspiring People to Thrive'

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks and a valid drivers licence are requirements for employment at CASPA. Working with Children checks will be required for frontline roles in direct contact with Young People.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application via the CASPA Careers Website or the SEEK Website.

Applications will be assessed as received, please apply ASAP.

A comprehensive mandatory Induction and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training will be provided upon commencement.

To ensure that your application is reviewed, please include a current Resume supported by a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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