Family Contact Youth Worker

• Location: Based in Marrickville
• $43.05 PH + Super + Salary Packaging
• Must be available to work every weekend

About Us

Burdekin is an independent not-for-profit organisation supporting young people and their families to prevent homelessness, provide safe housing, and promote wellbeing.

Our vision: Young lives, lived to their full potential.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Permanent Part Time Family Contact Youth Worker with a therapeutic, person-centred approach who is:

• Available to work weekend shifts (every Saturday and Sunday) for family contact
• Able to work across multiple locations in Sydney
• Available to undertake Youth Worker shifts in residential homes across Greater Sydney as required

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support contact visits between children and their families (parents, siblings and relatives), ensuring interactions occur in a safe, often community-based setting
• Play a key role in maintaining family relationships while safeguarding the wellbeing of children in care
• Provide transport for the young person to and from visits
• Observe and assess interactions in a non-judgmental manner 
• Intervene where necessary to protect the child’s welfare 
• Maintain accurate, objective and detailed reports of each session  \
• You may also be required to undertake Youth Worker shifts in residential homes across Greater Sydney as required. 

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience of working with young people, families and foster carers
• Available to work every Saturday and Sunday
• Available for a minimum of 20 hours per week for a variety of shifts
• Strong communication, mediation, and conflict-resolution skills are required to manage potentially sensitive family dynamics
• Competent report writing and record keeping
• Minimum of a certificate 3 qualification in Youth Work, Community Services or Social Work.
• NSW Drivers licence, own car with comprehensive motor vehicle insurance
• WWCC and National Police Check or willing to obtain
• Willing to be placed on the Residential Care Workers Register

Why Join Us?

• Generous salary packaging benefits – up to $15,900 tax free
• Staff discounts on a wide range of products and services
• A collaborative, passionate, and supportive team
• A role where you truly make a difference in the lives of young people

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re experienced and passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and can offer flexibility in your availability and work location, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!

*Burdekin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applications are encouraged from people with culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander indigenous candidates.