Therapeutic Youth Worker – Casual

Thornton - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 42 - 42

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Make a Lasting Impact with Impact Care Solutions

At Impact Care Solutions we provide therapeutic support to young people in Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) whove experienced trauma abuse or neglect. Our goal is simple help young people heal grow and build brighter futures.

Were looking for compassionate Therapeutic Care / Youth Workers to bring stability guidance and care to young people who need it most.

Why Youll Love It

Growth & Training Learn trauma-informed care crisis response and behaviour support

Supportive Team Work with people who genuinely care

Flexible Shifts 24/7 rotating roster including overnights and weekends

Real Impact Be part of a purpose-driven team making a difference

SCHADS Level 3 Recognised pay rates that reflect the complexity and responsibility of the role

Salary Packaging Available for permanent roles

The Role

Provide trauma-informed care aligned with each young persons plan

Build positive trusting relationships

Apply de-escalation techniques and implement positive behaviour support strategies during crisis states involving aggression or sexualised conduct

Support daily routines community activities and life skills
Work across varied shifts including sleepovers and weekends

What You Bring

Experience working with young people with trauma high needs or challenging behaviours

Background supporting adolescents aged 1318

Demonstrated ability to apply de-escalation techniques and implement positive behaviour support strategies during crisis states involving aggression or sexualised conduct

Understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice

Skilled in self-regulation support routines and boundary-setting

A robust neuro-affirming understanding of and experience providing support across a diverse range of intellectual psychosocial and physical disabilities

Proven cultural competence and ability to adapt support practices to respectfully meet the needs of people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds (CALD)

Experience with personal care or communication tools (PECS/AAC)

Essentials

Certificate III/IV in Community Services Youth Work or similar (or studying)
TCI training preferred
WWCC Police Check First Aid and drivers licence

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This role is open to Working Holiday Maker (417/462) visa holders.

Positions at Impact Care Solutions involve disability and therapeutic support services which fall within the disability care critical sector. Under current Department of Home Affairs arrangements this work may be exempt from the 6-month employment limitation subject to the visa holder meeting all visa conditions and the role remaining within the scope of disability care. Ongoing employment for WHM visa holders is subject to Department of Home Affairs requirements and operational needs.

Ready to Apply

We assess applications as theyre received dont delay.

Please note: If you are successful in progressing to an interview our recruitment team will contact you directly via email only. For any additional questions please email

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Make a Lasting Impact with Impact Care SolutionsAt Impact Care Solutions we provide therapeutic support to young people in Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) whove experienced trauma abuse or neglect. Our goal is simple help young people heal grow and build brighter futures.Were looking for compassionate Ther...