- Casual/Part-time work providing care to children and young people in a number of residential care models including the ICM and ITM
- Various Locations in Wollongong, Illawarra, Central Coast
- Join exciting and innovative new programs supporting children and young people transitioning in to more permanent care options
- Can include overnight sleep over shifts and weekends.
- Flexible hours
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.
About the programmes
The ICM aims to provide short-term care (up to 3 months) for up to 3 children that is holistic individualised and takes a team-based approach to the complex impacts of abuse, neglect, separation from families and significant others along with other vulnerabilities.
Transitioning children aged between 9 and 14 years to more suitable safe and secure, home-like environments while foster care, kinship relative care or other placement options are identified.
The ITM Provides immediate time-limited placements (up to 13 weeks) where all other suitable options have been exhausted. Where children and young people experience a home-like environment and are cared for by a small capable and nurturing care team.
Placements are generally 1:1 and can be any age.
The Programme supports a step-down approach for children and young people in enter a permanent less intrusive placement option.
About the role
We are currently seeking permanent part time staff and a pool of casual staff who will initially provide care support and guidance for children and young person in line with the models above
The successful candidate will be part of a team that will be on a largely weekend rotating roster. Hours of work are flexible and may include some sleep overs
Essential skills/knowledge
Completed or working towards Cert IV in youth work or similar field
Prepared to work flexible working hours including, weekends and sleep overs
Current unrestricted driver's licence
Current First Aid Certificate
Current Working with Children’s Check
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in Out of Home Care
- Previous employment in Youth Work
- TCI or trauma informed training
- Ability to work as a part of a team and independently
Remuneration
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010.
Closing date:
15 July 2026
Apply now
Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria. For further information, or to submit an application, please contact:
Contact name: Tim Goble
Phone: 0400 546 786
Email: [email protected]
Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
