Therapeutic Youth Worker
Therapeutic Youth Worker
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Job Description
Be the Difference. Be the Hope. Be the Future.
At MacKillop Family Services were searching for passionate dedicated and energetic Youth Workers who are ready to make a powerful impact in the lives of young people through our Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) Program.
This is your chance to join a vibrant values-driven team where every day brings new opportunities to uplift guide and empower young people on their journey toward healing growth and a brighter tomorrow.
If youre the type of person who thrives on connection brings a spark of positivity and believes in creating real changethen this role is calling your name.
Whats on Offer for you
Full Time Part Time and Casual opportunities in Minchinbury Castlereagh Luddenham and surrounding areas.
This is more than a jobits a calling. As a Youth Worker youll be:
A mentor who inspires.
A role model who leads by example.
A change-maker who helps young people unlock their potential.
Youll provide trauma-informed care that delivers safety stability and growth. By offering guidance consistency and compassion youll empower young people to navigate challenges build resilience and step into their future with confidence.
A Day in the Life
Inspire growth mentor and engage young people through life skills and personal development.
Lead with heart model positive behaviours emotional intelligence and social responsibility.
Empower choices encourage youth to have a voice in decisions that shape their lives.
Support daily living lend a hand with meals shopping and creating a safe welcoming home environment.
Collaborate with purpose work alongside a dedicated team to design support that meets each young persons unique needs.
Safeguard wellbeing keep safety at the forefront by reporting concerns and ensuring young people feel supported and secure.
Why Youll Love Working With Us
Salary packaging boost your take-home pay with up to $18550 tax-free benefits.
Specialist training receive industry-leading training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness.
Fitness Passport discounted access for you and your family to gyms pools and fitness facilities.
Sanctuary Model be part of an organisation that lives its values creating safe spaces for healing resilience and growth.
Employee Assistance Program free holistic support from counselling to nutrition advice.
Career growth & support thrive with ongoing opportunities for learning development and advancement.
Award pay rates competitive hourly rate under the SCHADS Award Level 3 based on qualifications and experience.
What Youll Bring
A genuine passion for making a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
A minimum Diploma in Community Services or Youth work (or working toward one).
Experience in youth services or residential care (preferred but not essential if you bring the right energy and commitment).
A deep respect for and understanding of Aboriginal culture and a commitment to cultural competence.
A trauma-informed mindset paired with compassion patience and resilience.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with and inspire young people.
Be part of something bigger. Be the guiding light that helps young people find their way.
If youre ready to step into a role where your energy care and commitment will change lives we want to hear from you!
Apply now and bring your heart your passion and your purpose to MacKillop Family Services.
For more information please contact Anne Maree Engh
Our Commitment:
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every persons ability cultural or linguistic backgrounds ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity gender expression intersex status relationship status religious or spiritual beliefs socio-economic status and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe culturally competent and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children young people families and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
