Youth Worker - Newcastle & MaitlandMultiple Casual OpportunitiesThis role is paid under the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award 2010- Level 3 The OpportunitySamaritans Youth Services provides an extensive range of services to disadvantaged young people, with a particular emphasis on those at risk. Services include residential support, outreach, early intervention and activities, employment, out of home care, family and group work, work with schools and information and referral. Samaritans’ Youth Workers  are responsible to provide a safe and supportive environment for all associated with the service and guarantee flexible and quality service to young people.Why work for us?Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As a part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits:14 weeks paid maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay + Super Contributions after 12 monthsSalary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnightUp to 40% off on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schoolsAccess to 9% discount on Medibank private health insurance + more benefitsMeals & Entertainment Salary packaging up to $2,650 Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms)Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible working options (including compressed week, RDO’s, 9-day fortnights). Career and development opportunitiesThe opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environmentEssential CriteriaTertiary Certificate in Youth Work/Community Welfare/Social Work and/or equivalent experience.Must be available to work rotating shifts, morning 7am - 3.30pm, Afternoon 3pm - 11pm + Sleepover until 7am, including weekends Demonstrated capacity to utilise a strengths-based and trauma informed care approach in supporting young people experiencing disadvantageDemonstrated understanding and commitment to child protection legislationDemonstrated positive communication and conflict resolution skillsCommitment to the rights and responsibilities of young peopleDemonstrated willingness and ability to work within a teamUnderstanding and commitment to WH&S principles and guidelinesThe successful applicant will possess or willingness to obtain the following: NSW Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Drivers Licence, first aid & CPR certificate and undertake a pre-employment functional medical. Who we are?Newcastle Anglican is at the core of some of the most well-known businesses within Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast & Mid North Coast organisations. Our service agencies include Anglican Care and Samaritans as well as Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation and 54 Anglican parishes.For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au.For further information please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.auTo apply click Apply now! Please include your cover letter and resume addressing your experience and qualifications.Applications Close: when we find you!Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.You must have the right to live and work in Australia.No agencies or third party applications please. AUD Maitland 2320