Kickstart

Paid Placements for Youth Workers


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What is Edmen's Youth Worker Kickstart Program?

With a diverse range of opportunities in Residential and In-home Youth Work, our Kickstart Program provides eligible students with the opportunity to gain paid work experience with Edmen's community service partners. 


The program gives you a pathway to develop your experience and work with leading youth service organisations, while earning a competitive wage. As an Edmen employee, you'll get great casual rates, have the backing of a supportive team, enjoy flexible working arrangements so you can fit work around your study.

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What do I need to be studying to be eligible?

  • Cert IV Community Services
  • Cert IV Disability
  • Cert IV Youth Justice
  • Cert IV Youth Work
  • Cert IV Community Welfare
  • Cert IV Mental Health
  • Cert IV Community Development
  • Diploma of Child Youth Family Intervention
  • Diploma in Youth Work
  • Diploma in Community Services
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What you'll need to get started:

  • Full Australian Driver's Licence

  • Blue Card (QLD) or Working with Children's Check (SA)

  • Current First Aid & CPR Certificates

  • Child Safe Environments Training (SA)

  • Confirmation of course enrollment

  • Proof of Identity (i.e. Passport, Birth Certificate)

Why Edmen?

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Earn while you learn



Our Kickstart Program lets you get paid for your placement hours while working with Edmen.

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Mobile app



Streamline your work life management with our mobile app, Active by PeopleIN.

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Weekly Pay

 

Consistency is best when it comes to pay. Weekly pay means you know exactly when your next paycheck is due.

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Dedicated 24/7 Service Coordinators  

Edmen support workers have access to dedicated service coordinators 24 hours a day. The team are just a phone call away.

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Support & Supervision



Get the professional and personal support you need with ongoing supervision for all Youth Workers, plus we have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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Opportunities to go permanent



If your circumstances change. We offer opportunities to transition into permanent positions with our community service partners.

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