Therapeutic Youth Worker – Active Nights (Residential Care)

Lead with Purpose. Transform Lives. Join a dedicated organisation whose focus is to create caring communities where young people can feel safe form meaningful relationships and begin to heal.

WHO ARE WE

Lighthouse Foundation provides homes and therapeutic care programs to children and young people impacted by long-term neglect abuse and homelessness. Our focus is to create caring communities where kids can feel safe form meaningful relationships and begin to heal from traumatic experiences. For the past 30 years our proven Model of Care has successfully transformed the lives of over 1000 young people using a range of evidence-based strategies. We now educate and support Foster Carers in the same way so that they too can take care of some of Australias most vulnerable children.

HOW WILL I HELP

• Multiple casual roles available for active night shifts
• Located in our homes in the North West and the East Melbourne Suburbs
• Be part of an organisation with a strong sense of community
• Feel valued as part of a dedicated team who really care about young people
• Be supported to deliver a therapeutic approach to care for children and young people

The role provides therapeutic care to enrich the safety attachment and physical and emotional development for trauma-impacted children and young people living in a residential setting.

This role is based within our Therapeutic Residential care programs which provide an intensive level of care to children and young people aged 14 18 with complex needs.

The role is to provide high quality day-to-day therapeutic care act as a positive role model and supervise the young people who live in the home. Although the role comes with its challenges it is highly rewarding and you will play an integral part in a community that brings positive change to a young persons life.

This model works on a 24/7 roster where there are active night shifts seven days a week.

WHATS IN IT FOR ME

• Active night shifts located in Melbournes
• SCHADS Level 3 pay point 1
• Excellent penalty rates for night work
• Access to an After Hours support service
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe acknowledged and included
• Opportunity for supervision from our Psychological Wellness Team
• Group reflective practice sessions
• Ongoing training and development through the Lighthouse Institute
• Being part of a caring community who really value you

WHAT DO I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

First and foremost interpersonal skills are a must with a level of maturity and understanding needed when working with those who use and support our services.

From a professional standpoint you will require:

• A minimum Cert IV in Child Youth & Family Intervention or other higher level qualification in Social Work/Youth Work equivalent is essential.
• Applicants must have completed the Mandatory Residential skill set units as required by the Department of Families Fairness and Housing
• Must hold a current Working with Children Check (Employee version)
• Must complete a National Criminal Records check
• Must provide consent for a Disqualified Carers Check
• Must hold a valid Victorian drivers license
• Must hold either Australian Citizenship Permanent Residence or valid Australian Work Visa

Other key skills which would be desirable:

• You are open to being challenged and are able to consider different views
• You have an understanding of attachment and trauma-informed practice
• You are willing to embrace the Lighthouse Model of Care and to work as a team
• You have the ability to stay calm in emotionally demanding situations
• You are committed to personal and professional development
• You have experience with conflict resolution and mediation
• You possess critical response skills to youth-based crisis situations including practical and psychiatric emergencies
• You have an ability to identify and assess suicide/self-harm risks and understand the strategies to manage these risks

For this role you will please note you will also need:

• Current drivers license
• Valid first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement)
• Criminal Records check
• Current Working with Children check

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

CONTACT PERSON

Jess Hewstone

APPLICATION PROCESS

We welcome your application and ask that you please review the attached position description provide your Resume and Cover letter broadly addressing the key selection criteria highlighted.

To submit your application click Apply Now.

Please find attached the position description.

Lighthouse celebrates diversity and affirm the right of access equity and equality for every young person staff member and volunteer in the Lighthouse Community. Our organisation is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We also practice from a position of cultural safety and awareness across diverse languages religions and cultures. we respect respond and continue to learn about the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

Lighthouse Foundation is a Child Safe Organisation we are committed to a thoughtful and protective environment that supports our babies children and young people to feel safe and respected and to build their capacity to feel deeply cared for and important to other human beings.