About Us
The Lumiere Foundation isÌýaÌýNotÌýfor Profit (NFP)ÌýorganisationÌýsupporting
peopleÌýexperiencingÌýdisadvantages,ÌýtraumaÌýand complex life challenges. We partner with community serviceÌýorganisationsÌýto provide skilled staff to disability and Out-of-Home Care services, helping young people stay safe,ÌýsupportedÌýand connected.Ìý
Every person in ourÌýorganisationÌýplays a role in delivering consistent, high-quality care, whether supporting young people directly or working behind the scenes. At Lumiere Foundation, your work creates real change, for a brighter tomorrow.Ìý
About the Role
We are seeking experienced Youth Workers to support children and young people living in Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) with our partnerÌýorganisation, Interactive Community Care (ICCare). You will be employed by Lumiere Foundation and work onsite withÌýICCare’sÌýresidential care services.Ìý
In this role, you will help young people build life skills,Ìýconfidence,Ìýand resilience whileÌýmaintainingÌýa safe,Ìýstructured,Ìýand supportive environment.Ìý
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day care and supervision in a residential setting, ensuring young people are safe andÌýsupported at all times.Ìý
- Support young people to build independent living skills, dailyÌýroutines,Ìýand positive social communication.Ìý
- Implement individual care plans based on each young person’s needs,Ìýabilities,Ìýand goals.Ìý
- MaintainÌýaccurateÌýdocumentation, caseÌýnotes,Ìýand incident reports in line with policy and procedure.Ìý
- Encourage participation in recreational and community activities that build confidence and life skills.Ìý
- Provide emotional support and intervene appropriately duringÌýbehaviouralÌýor crisis situations.Ìý
What You’ll Bring
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Qualifications DiplomaÌýin Youth Work, Community Services, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, orÌýrelatedÌýfield.Ìý
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·¡³æ±è±ð°ù¾±±ð²Ô³¦±ð:ÌýPreviousÌýworkÌýexperienceÌý(ideally 3 years plus) with young people in residential OOHC or a similar care setting isÌýrequired.Ìý
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Practice knowledge:ÌýStrong understanding of trauma-informed care and the needs of young people in residential environments.Ìý
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Communication Requirements:ÌýDemonstratedÌýwritten documentation skills and EnglishÌýproficiencyÌýfor professional case notes, reports and verbal communication are essential.Ìý
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Interpersonal skills:ÌýAble to build rapport, communicate calmly, and model positiveÌýbehaviourÌýthat promotes independence.Ìý
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Teamwork & resilience:ÌýConfident working independently and within a fast-paced, dynamic team.Ìý
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Highly regarded:ÌýTraining in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention or equivalent.
Essential Requirements:
- Full, unrestricted Australian working rights.
- National Crime Check (or willingness to obtain)Ìý
- NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)Ìý
- Current First Aid and CPRÌýCertificationÌý(or willingness to obtain)Ìý
- Licensing & transport: Current Australian driver’sÌýlicenceÌýand reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.Ìý
- Availability forÌýa varietyÌýof different shifts over a fortnightly roster (day/evening/sleepover/weekend).Ìý
What we Offer:Ìý
- Casual employment.Ìý
- Competitive hourly casual rate of $48.31 (inclusive of 25% loading)Ìýplus penaltyÌýrates paidÌýon shiftsÌý(as per the SCHADSÌýaward)ÌýÌý
- The opportunity to work with a supportive, trauma-informed team focused on safe, high-quality care for young people.Ìý
- Training and development opportunities including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.Ìý
- A workplace that values diversity,Ìýinclusion,Ìýand equal employmentÌýopportunities.Ìý
- Dedicated on-call team for after-hoursÌýsupport.Ìý
- Access toÌýour EmployeeÌýAssistance Program.Ìý
If you would like further information on this role, please contact the Lumiere Foundation recruitment team atÌýrecruitment@lumierefoundation.org.au.
