Therapeutic Youth Care Specialist

2 weeks ago


Mount Carbine, Queensland, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Therapeutic Youth Worker to join our team at Life Without Barriers. As a Therapeutic Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in providing direct support, care, and mentorship to children and young people living in Intensive Therapeutic Care homes across Grafton.

Our team works with young people who have experienced childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect, and may have a mental health, physical, or psychosocial disability. You will be responsible for developing a caring, safe, and trusting relationship with the young person, meeting their day-to-day needs, and working within legislative requirements and LWB initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop a caring, safe, and trusting relationship with the young person
  • Meet the day-to-day needs of children and young people and work within legislative requirements and LWB initiatives
  • Provide daily care, supervision, and role modeling
  • Provide a nurturing environment to promote self-efficacy and emotional wellbeing
  • Facilitate activities that connect the child or young person with their family, community, and culture
  • Support the child or young person to participate in school, vocational training, or employment
  • Effectively advocate the views of the young people
  • Participate in team meetings, reflective practice, and supervision, debriefing, and various support activities
  • Maintain high-quality record keeping and documentation

Benefits:

  • Work with a leading social purpose organization
  • Competitive hourly rate with superannuation
  • Paid face-to-face training within your first 12 months of employment
  • 8-day induction program
  • 24-hour management support with a National After-Hours Service team
  • Generous Salary Packaging benefits
  • Employee benefits program, including access to discounted health insurance, car servicing, and travel club membership

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Community Services or related field (or willingness to complete a Diploma offered by LWB)
  • Current Provide First Aid and CPR certificates
  • Australian Drivers Licence
  • Ability to form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships with children and young people

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks, including a National Criminal History Record Check and NSW Working with Children Check.

We are committed to playing our part in reducing the spread of COVID-19 and bringing continuity of care and support to our clients. If you are successful, we will discuss alternative arrangements to a face-to-face interview.



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