How to become a Residential Youth Worker in South Australia
Are you keen to give back to your community? Do you enjoy working with young people? Are you an excellent communicator who likes a challenge?
If you answered ‘yes!’ to these questions a career in Residential Youth Work could be right up your alley.
Residential Youth Workers support vulnerable youth to develop practical skills to navigate all of the sticky things in life like housing, finding a job, school and study, working through family conflicts or sometimes abuse or addiction issues. It’s a rewarding role where you can see the impact your work has on someone’s life.
First up, let's debunk a couple of myths.
Myth #1: Youth Workers only work with troubled youth.
Fact: Youth Workers assist a range of youth to integrate and thrive in their communities.
Myth #2: Youth Workers work alone.
Fact: Some work is solo but Youth Workers form part of a larger team who collaborate to deliver care and guidance when it’s needed the most.
Myth #3: Youth Workers are just counsellors for youth.
Fact: A Youth Worker wears many hats, counselling is just one of them!
What qualifications do I need to work as a Residential Youth Worker in South Australia?
Minimum Requirements in SA
In SA there are minimum requirements to work in a licensed residential care facility (a place that provides care to young people) starting with your training. Our job ads detail the information required.
The Top 5 benefits of becoming a Residential Youth Worker?
1) Make a difference: Help to positively impact someone's future
2) Never a boring day: Every day is different!
3) Decision making: Develop transferrable leadership skills
4) Career pathways: From support workers to drug and alcohol workers, youth work offers a number of pathways depending on the aspects of the work that appeal to you. At Edmen, we also offer opportunities to go from temp-to-perm with our community service partners if you enjoy and thrive in the work you do.
5) Job security: The demand for qualified Youth Workers is growing and predicted to continue to grow, so you’ll find stable work Australia wide.
Edmen has partnered with the Department for Child Protection and we have some fantastic Residential Youth Worker opportunities that are available right now in South Australia. So why not take the leap and help disadvantaged youth to live a happier life? Apply for our open roles today.
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