Are you a youth worker looking for a supportive & inclusive team?
Looking for Youth Work jobs? Kaizer Community equips staff with the proper training, development, and resources so that you can feel supported and valued while you support others.
Our mission is to create an environment of belonging and develop opportunities for children and young people to thrive. We apply the same principles to our staff, recognising that our high level of care for young people starts with investing in the ongoing development of our youth workers and professionals.
We understand the complexities and challenges in youth and social work and actively work to provide our team with the support, mentorship, supervision, training, and resources required to ensure they feel supported and valued.
Open discussion and reflection about our practice are encouraged within our diverse and inclusive team culture, which is seen as a safe space for many of our team members. Our ongoing training and development initiatives include monthly team training sessions, employee peer recognition programs, and an employee assistance program.
If you want to join a supportive and inclusive team and make a genuine difference in young people’s lives, apply today!
What we look for
We want someone ready to make a difference as a Youth Worker.
Youth Work jobs are both rewarding and challenging, so we place high value on these personal qualities:
- Cultural competence
- Compassion & kindness
- Resilience & patience
- Strength-based attitude
- Exceptional communication skills
- High level of integrity
- Professional
What we offer
Our friendly and professional workplace is an environment for you to grow.
As a valued team member, you will have access to the following:
- Ongoing support, an open feedback process, and access to resources
- Regular training and development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mentoring and supervision support
- Succession planning opportunities
- Inclusive & diverse workplace culture
- Ongoing support, an open feedback process, and access to resources
- Regular training and development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mentoring and supervision support
- Succession planning opportunities
- Inclusive & diverse workplace culture
Hear from the Kaizer team
Qualifications & Requirements
Please provide the following qualifications and current certificates in your youth work job application.
- Minimum Cert IV qualifications in Youth Work or related areas, or confirmation of enrolment
- Valid Open Drivers Licence
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Valid Paid Blue Card
- Police Check
Our Community Practice Approach
The ‘why and how’ of everything we do, Kaizer’s Community Practice Approach is our collective understanding of how we work with young people and their families, kin, and cultures. This approach is the common language used across all Kaizer locations and services.
Our approach was developed by Kaizer staff from diverse roles and locations, guided by the latest research in residential care and youth family work, and shaped by our values of resilience, cultural inclusion, integrity, safety, and professional relationships.
Our Values
Kaizer strives to provide young people with a safe and supportive environment to thrive and build future independence, and to allow our staff and youth workers an opportunity to make a difference. Our values of resilience, cultural inclusion, integrity, safety, and professional relationships are central to this.
Resilience
Cultural Inclusion
Integrity
Safety
Professional Relationships
Are you ready to join our team?
