Casual Therapeutic Youth Worker

About the Role

As a Therapeutic Youth Worker you will provide trauma-informed care and support to children and young people living in residential care who have experienced trauma abuse and neglect. Working within a multidisciplinary team you will help create a safe stable and nurturing environment where young people can build resilience develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build safe therapeutic relationships with children and young people.
• Provide daily care household support transport and routine activities.
• Support education appointments employment and community participation.
• Implement therapeutic care plans behaviour support strategies and safety plans.
• Respond to complex behaviours using trauma-informed and de-escalation practices.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with families Child Safety schools and allied professionals.
• Promote the safety wellbeing and cultural identity of every young person.

About You

• Experience supporting children young people or adults with complex needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including sleepovers weekends and public holidays.
• Current Blue Card NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain) National Police Check First Aid & CPR and unrestricted Australian Driver Licence.
• Diploma desired or Certificate IV in Child Youth & Family Intervention Community Services Youth Work Mental Health Disability or a related field.

What We Offer

• Competitive SCHADS Award salary.
• Salary packaging up to $15900 plus $2650 meals and entertainment.
• Paid induction and ongoing professional development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• 24/7 clinical and operational support.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Supportive collaborative team culture.

About Us

We are committed to providing safe therapeutic environments where children and young people can heal grow and thrive. Through evidence-informed practice and strong partnerships we support young people to achieve meaningful lasting outcomes.

Apply Now

If youre passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable young people wed love to hear from you.

Applications must be submitted online.

For enquiries please contact: Chynna Robertsor email;