Who Are We?
Edmen Community Staffing Solutions are one of Australia’s leading providers of community service workers. For over 30 years, we've connected exceptional talent with organizations in child protection, disability, aged care, and mental health. Backed by PeopleIN, Australia’s largest talent solutions company, we offer expert staffing solutions and outstanding employee experiences. We're dedicated to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.
What We Bring to the Table:
- Health Benefits: 12% discount on NIB retail health insurance.
- Fitness Discounts: Access to discounted memberships at major gyms.
- Exclusive Rewards: Discounts on food, entertainment, travel, and more with Maxxia Rewards.
- Flexible Scheduling: Control your work-life balance with our app.
- Weekly Pay: Manage your budget with regular weekly payments.
- 24/7 Servicing Team: Dedicated service coordinators available anytime.
- Ongoing Support: Access supervision and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Career Growth: Opportunities for permanent positions through our Temp to Perm program.
As a casual Residential Youth Worker with Edmen, you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who are living in out-of-home care. Working with some of Australia’s best youth service providers, every day grants you a unique experience and adventure, empowering children and young people to live their best lives, in a nurturing and safe environment.
Shift times (these may vary):
AM: 0800-1600
PM: 1600 – 2200 + Sleepover + 0600-0800
Our rosters are done in advance, which grants you some stability working in a casual environment. We also have emergency and ad hoc shifts available each week.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create a Safe and Supportive Home: Foster a secure, nurturing environment for at-risk youth.
- Empower Daily Living: Assist with personal care, meals, and hygiene to promote independence.
- Facilitate Transportation: Ensure young people attend school, appointments, and community activities.
- Promote Growth: Encourage skill development and socialization within the local community.
- Manage Health Needs: Administer medications and maintain accurate reporting.
Through our Kickstart program, our staff can earn while they learn, as we offer fully paid work to students starting their career in youth work. Imagine getting paid while you complete your placement hours, with ongoing opportunities waiting for you once your placement wraps up! This is the perfect opportunity for you to take that leap now and start making a difference in the lives of children and young people in out of home care.
To qualify, you must be willing to enrol into an Australian Certificate IV or higher in one of the below subsidised courses through our established industry registered training partner:
- Certificate IV Youth Work
- Certificate IV Child, Youth and Family Intervention
✅ Australian Drivers License (P2 or higher)
✅ Working rights in Australia
✅ The ability to work a mixture of day, night and weekend shifts as required
✅ Experience in Disability Support, Aged Care, Corrections or Social Work, OR; transferable skills from personal background or exposure in one of these industries.
You must also be willing to obtain the following items, which your Recruitment Consultant will guide you through step by step:
✅ Enrolment into an industry related qualification
✅ Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
✅ Current First Aid & CPR certificate
✅ Hope and Healing certificate
✅ Criminal Record Check
Edmen Community Staffing Solutions is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages CALD, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations people to apply.
