Wesley KickStart

• Live-in position: part-time 6-month contract role, 20 hours/week
• Based in Adamstown
• Join an exciting and innovative new program supporting young people transition from care
• Accommodation is provided as part of this role

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”

About the program

Wesley KickStart Program is an innovative accommodation program supporting young people transitioning from foster care. The KickStart house is supported by external staff who support the young people with sourcing employment opportunities, developing living skills and general support as required.

About the role

We are currently seeking a candidate who will live in the house with the young people and be willing ensure it runs smoothly. The Lead Tenant will be available for support when needed, mentoring and acting as a role model to the younger tenants and assisting them in achieving their life goals.

Hours of work are flexible. This role would suit a candidate with additional study/work commitments.

Essential criteria

• Qualifications in Community Services or Youth Work
• Inspired to partner with young people to create positive opportunities for their future
• Ability to engage with a young person's social and recreational skills
• Ability to exhibit positive role modelling
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive and meaningful relationships
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to relate with empathy to the needs of disadvantaged people and those operating in crisis
• Ability to think creatively about supporting young people's needs
• Current driver’s licence

Desirable criteria

• Experience with the Out-of-Home Care system

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 2 Paypoint 1. The position also includes accommodation as the successful candidate is required to reside on the premises.

A position description is attached.