Casual Therapeutic Care Worker

Casual Therapeutic Care Worker (Residential Youth Work) - Ipswich RegionCasual Therapeutic Care Worker (Residential Youth Work) - Ipswich Region

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About Us:

Strive Community Care is a purpose-driven organisation providing quality, person-centred support to vulnerable children and families in our community. We believe everyone deserves equal opportunities—especially those who've experienced disadvantage and trauma. Healing and growth are possible with the right support.

Introduction:

About Us:

Strive Community Care is a purpose-driven organisation providing quality, person-centred support to vulnerable children and families in our community. We believe everyone deserves equal opportunities—especially those who've experienced disadvantage and trauma. Healing and growth are possible with the right support.

At Strive, we're building a team united by values, driven by purpose, and committed to delivering life-changing support with positive, lasting outcomes.

Description:

About the Role:

Strive Community Care provides therapeutic home environments for children and young people with histories of complex trauma, abuse and neglect.

We are now looking for Casual Therapeutic Care Workers in the Ipswich Region to play a key role in supporting children and young persons in their healing journey through providing care in therapeutic homes. Therapeutic Care Workers also mentor children and young persons in OOHC through the WeStrive Mentoring Program. These positions are required to work across 24/7 rotating rostered shifts, including sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays.

We utilise a strong Therapeutic Framework and unique CREATE Model of Care with a focus on establishing holistic safety. Children and young people are provided with a sense of family, support to heal, opportunity to positively connect with others, and rebuild their lives.

Some of the duties of this role include:

• Build and promote a positive and caring environment that supports the children/young people residing in our homes.
• Maintain safety through effectively implementing Behaviour Support Plans and Individual Crisis Management Plans.
• Promote independent living skills including assistance with cooking, meal planning, budgeting, shopping, and maintaining a house and other daily living requirements.
• Demonstrate an empathic understanding of complex trauma, incorporating this understanding into everyday interactions, as well as responding to pain-based behaviour in a sensitive and non-punitive way.
• Act as an appropriate adult role model, seeking to engage young people in purposeful activities aimed at developing life skills and self-worth.
  
  

Benefits:

We believe in taking care of our team. Along with great hourly rates, here are some awesome benefits we offer to help you feel supported, stay healthy, and grow in your career:

• Health Insurance Discount: Enjoy a generous discount on health insurance.
• Gym Discounts: Stay active and energised with discounted gym memberships—because your health matters to us
• Perkbox Rewards: Access exclusive savings on food, entertainment, and more through our Perkbox Rewards.
• Fortnightly Pay: Enjoy the convenience of getting paid every two weeks—keeping your finances stress-free
• Employee Awards/Recognition: We love recognising outstanding contributions— shine bright and be celebrated
• Team & Organisation Events: Celebrate with us through our annual awards, team-building days, footy tipping comps, and more—stay connected and have fun along the way
  
  

Ongoing Support:

Enjoy monthly supervision and free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal or work-related support when you need it.

Grow With Us:

Your growth matters here Our Strive Mentoring Program is designed to help you build your skills, gain confidence, and explore real career pathways within the organisation.

Skills and Experiences:

The successful applicant/s will require the following Qualifications and Experience:

• Cert IV or higher in Youth Work, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field (completed qualification or currently enrolled)
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current NDIS Worker Screening (Yellow Card)
• Criminal History Check (Police Check) within the last 12 months
• Unrestricted QLD Driver's Licence
• Current First Aid & CPR
• Experience supporting young people with complex trauma (Highly regarded)
• Skills in case planning, behaviour support, and report writing (Desirable)
  

Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesIndividual and Family Services

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