Intensive Therapeutic Care Worker. Permanent Part

3 weeks ago

Illawarra, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time

**Job no**: 502436

**Employment type**: Casual, Part Time

**Location**: Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast

**Categories**: Child, Youth & Family

**What does an Identified Therapeutic Youth Worker do?**

Every day, Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people, as we work collaboratively with families, carers, and communities, to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow. With a focus on ensuring safety and respect, this is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference in these young lives and help pave a brighter future.

We are seeking **Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander** Youth Workers to join our committed team. In this role, you’ll be working within our Intensive Therapeutic Care program, providing direct support, care and mentorship to Children and Young People aged 12-17 years living in one of our 24/7 therapeutic care homes in Wollongong**. **The Children & Young People we care for have experienced backgrounds of trauma, abuse and/or neglect and may also have a mental health, physical or psychosocial disability.

While no day is the same, some of the tasks you’ll be involved in are:

- Assisting with daily routines such as wake up, bedtime, personal care and meals, completion of chores and laundry, recreational activities, homework supervision and assistance.
- Transportation and support to attend appointments.
- Supporting the involvement of families, facilitating and supervising contact visits.
- Supporting children and young people to develop and maintain positive family and kinship relations.
- Working within the scope of each child & young person individual plan to support them to achieve their identified goals.
- Maintaining high quality record keeping and documentation.

**To be a great Identified Therapeutic Youth Worker, you will**:

- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander **and** have relevant work history related to role.
- A NSW Working With Children Check (Employee)
- A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011) & CPR (HLTAID001 or HLTAID009) Certificate/s
- A current Drivers Licence
- The ability to form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships with Children & Young People
- Willingness to assist with activities of daily living, including personal care
- Availability to work a variety of shifts across a 24/7 roster (including weekend and night shifts)
- To be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process._

**_ Why you want to join our team at Life Without Barriers_**
- Award Rates from SCHADS 2.4 - 3.4, dependant on qualifications & experience
- We’re invested in your success and will provide you with support to see you shine including;
- A comprehensive induction & ongoing mentoring support
- Paid Face to Face Training within your first 12 months of employment including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), 3 days and Children & Residential Experiences (CARE), 4 days
- Fantastic salary packaging benefits through Maxxia - up to $15,900 tax free per year
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employee benefits program, including access to discounted health insurance, car servicing and travel club membership.
- Inclusive & diverse workplace where you can be your whole self every day at work.

**Applications will be reviewed as they are received.**
- **Life Without Barriers considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1991) and permitted as a 'special measure' under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.**

**Advertised**: 15 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 30 Apr 2024 23:55 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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