Therapeutic Care Worker Townsville

CASPA SERVICES LTD POSITION VACANCY Therapeutic Care Worker Townsville

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking Therapeutic Care Workers experienced in delivering traumainformed therapeutic care to (Youth) children young people and/or families to join CASPAs Therapeutic Residential Care Team on a casual or parttime basis supporting the exciting expansion of services throughout Townsville Queensland.

This position requires passion and skills in providing activities routines and residential supports that nurture the development of emotional regulation problem solving skills and social competencies to inspire positive growth in the lives of children young people and families associated with CASPAs leading services.

To obtain a comprehensive overview of the skills and experience required key responsibilities and CASPAs hiring process please email

Key Responsibilities

• Form and maintain professional nurturing relationships with children and young people by building trust through visible interest and active engagement
• Act as an appropriate adult role model seeking to engage young people in purposeful activities aimed at developing life skills and selfworth
• Support the involvement of family and where applicable facilitate family visits/connections and the promotion of positive family relationships with children and young people to suit individual needs
• Promote and encourage positive relationships with peers and other persons significant to the child/young person
• Assist the child/young person to participate as fully as possible in making decisions about the activities undertaken
• Demonstrate an empathic understanding of complex trauma incorporating this understanding into everyday interactions as well as responding to painbased behaviour in a sensitive and nonpunitive way.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Free gym membership is available to all staff to support their wellbeing and encourage a healthy work life balance. We have partnered with various fitness providers across Australia.
• CASPA offer wellbeing support through Telus Health with free confidential coaching and support from a team of expert clinicians.
• As a part time or full time CASPA employee you can Salary Package up to $15900 per year for general living expenses plus an additional $2650 of your pay each year for entertainment benefits such as dining out hiring a venue or paying for holiday accommodation. You can also sign up for a novated lease for a new used or existing car including both the finance of the car and all running costs. You can salary package additional amounts under the Remote Area Benefits (certain areas only) and claim back any relocation costs you incur for moving for work related purposes.
• CASPA have a partnership with Summerland Bank through their Priority Partner Program. CASPA employees can assess special banking benefits.
• CASPA have a partnership with Medibank and all employees can access benefits and discounts with Medibank.
• Comprehensive systems including a Human Resources Information System and a Central Rostering System.
• 11.5 Super Guarantee
• Generous Leave Entitlements including Portable Long Service Leave (QLD only)
• Supervision Sessions and opportunity for Internal Training Career Growth & Progression

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

CASPA Services Ltd is a notforprofit organisation providing a range of specialised care services to support complex traumabased needs for children young people families and people living with disabilities. Our programs include Therapeutic Intensive Residential Care Intensive Family Preservation Therapeutic Foster Care Restoration and other associated care types we are a registered NDIS provider and operate a social enterprise Maintenance and repairs business. As a growing and diversifying organisation we have approximately 650employees working in communities across New South Wales Queensland and the Northern Territory.

If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children and young people we would love to hear from you. CASPA is a Child Safe Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We are seeking to employ those who reflect the diversity of our young people to ensure we can support each individuals needs and wants while aligning with our values: Inspiring People to Thrive

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks and a valid drivers licence are requirements for employment at CASPA. Working with Children checks will be required for frontline roles in direct contact with Young People.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application via the CASPA Careers Website or where applicable the SEEK Website.

We encourage you to apply ASAP! We reserve the right to close this campaign at any time if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Applications will be assessed as received. A comprehensive mandatory Induction and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training will be provided upon commencement.

Please include a current Resume supported by a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role through addressing the specific criteria detailed in the Position Description.