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ProCare Australia Leaders in Recruitment and Labour Hire for the Community Service sector.Since 2003, ProCare Australia has been a specialist recruiter and labourhire provider in the Community Services sector, connecting qualified professionals to casual, locum, fixed-term, and permanent roles. We support government agencies, NGOs, notforprofits, and private organisations nationally with a focus on Labour Hire across Queensland.Though our labourhire positions are casual, many team members work fulltime hours at enhanced pay rates benefiting from casual loading, penalty rates, and above-award arrangements while enjoying the flexibility to choose when and where they work.Our Client:Our Client is committed to providing safe, nurturing and empowering environments for young people on their journey towards independence and wellbeing through trauma-informed practice, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, the P.A.C.E. methodology (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy), and individualised care strategies.The Role:We are currently urgently seeking multiple staff to be inducted to assist with multiple shift requests per week across Northern Brisbane including Deception Bay, Caboolture, Kallangur and Taigum.Were seeking casual Residential Youth Workers to join ProCare Australias experienced Labour Hire Youth Worker pool, partnering with our valued client to deliver high-quality support and care for young people in residential settings.In this role, youll support young people facing complex trauma and attachment challenges, guided by an evidenceinformed framework that integrates neuroscience, attachment theory, and traumainformed principles. Youll be supported by ProCare Australias experienced team as well as our clients dedicated wellbeing team and empathetic leadership who are committed to supporting you and delivering meaningful outcomes for the youth you care for.While casual employment doesnt guarantee a minimum number of hours, many of our team members work full time hours thanks to strong demand.Shifts will be offered according to your preferences, skills and experience. Residential Youth Workers must have availability for sleepover shifts and weekend shifts.Applicants should ideally hold at least 23 days of availability per week.Pay Rates & Benefits:Minimum Hourly Rate of $56 per hourWeekday Night rate of $62.72 per hourSleepover allowance of $106.72Saturday rate of $78.41 per hourSunday rate of $100.81 per hourPublic holiday rate of $123.21 per hourPlus 12% SuperannuationQLeave available for qualifying employeesTo Be Successful:Applicants must understand trauma and attachment theories, and have proven experience supporting young people who have experienced complex trauma and exhibit pain-based behavioursCompleted CertificateIV in Youth Work, Community Services, or a related field or close to completion of a Degree qualification, with placement experienceHope and Healing CertificateExperience as a Residential Youth Worker is essential (12 months minimum)Deep understanding of the Child Protection Act, Charter of Rights, Standards of Care, and Hope and Healing FrameworkExceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to craft clear, concise shift notes and thoroughly detailed incident reportsCurrent Australian Drivers LicenseCurrent Blue Card (Paid)Current National Police Check (Within 12 Months)Current First Aid (completed within the last 3 years) and CPR Certificate (completed within the last 12 months)A vehicle with full comprehensive car insuranceRegular availability for day, sleepover and weekend shiftsDesirable:Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) trainedNDIS Worker ScreeningYouth Mental Health First AidExperience working with Indigenous and CALD clientsPlease note that if you are not shortlisted for shifts with this specific organisation, we may consider your application for other opportunities supporting clients with less complex needs, which may offer lower pay rates.Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Australian community is very important in Community Services and ProCare Australia actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and all genders.We recognise the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the unique knowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to the workplace, policy development and programs. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. #J-18808-Ljbffr