Therapeutic Support Worker

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeChildcare Full time $66,165 - $96,190

We are seeking an experienced practitioner to join our Enhanced Therapeutic Contact Service team.

As a Keyworker, you will support and supervise court-ordered contact visits for children living in Out of Home Care, creating a stable and safe environment to enhance the quality of contact visits.

You will work closely with parents and children to ensure that time spent during contact visits is positive, meaningful, and therapeutic.

Making slime, playing cricket, or providing psychoeducation to parents on child development, you will employ a multitude of skills to actively and creatively support parents to meet their children's needs.

ETCS advocates for children, provides role modeling, coaching, parenting education, and plans contact experiences to achieve agreed goals including reunification, unsupervised visits, or alternate means of supervision.

In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the wellbeing of children living in Out of Home Care.

The position involves:

  • Demonstrated experience and ability as a practitioner in the child, youth, and family welfare field
  • Experience working with vulnerable children and families in a community service setting
  • Advanced knowledge of child development, trauma, and attachment theories and how they relate to children in Out of Home Care
  • A commitment to trauma-informed, family-centered, and strength-based models of practice
  • An understanding of the Best Interests case practice model and CYFA 2005, and some familiarity with Child Protection intervention phases and orders
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team, and collaboratively within care teams
  • Solid understanding of Microsoft Office programs

We offer:

  • A competitive salary commencing at SCHADS Level 5
  • Superannuation
  • 17.5% leave loading
  • Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits
  • Paid parental leave (10 weeks) for eligible employees
  • 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or center

About us:

We are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring people, enlivening communities, and confronting injustice.

We have a strong commitment to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community.

  • Therapeutic Support Worker

    7 days ago

    South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Empower YOUth OoHC Services Full time $37,500 - $41,000 per year

    Position Title: Therapeutic Key WorkerWork Type: Part-time | CasualDays/Hours: Flexible includes some evenings and weekend work.Location: South/South East Melbourne(with induction/training at 29 Foote Street, Templestowe Lower, VIC)Categories: Child, Youth and Families – Residential/Community ServicesReports to: Therapeutic LeadAbout Empower YOUthEmpower...

  • Disability Support Worker

    5 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Support Worker Co. Full time

    Join to apply for the Disability Support Worker role at Support Worker Co.Support Worker Co is a leading agency providing Disability Support Workers to service providers across Australia.We are seeking Casual Support Workers to assist adult NDIS participants in SILs and respite services in Beenleigh, Loganlea, Browns Plains, Eagleby, and surrounding suburbs...

  • Therapeutic Worker

    4 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing Full time

    **THE ROLE**Reporting to the Supervisors the Therapeutic Care Workers are part of a dynamic work environment and team caring for young people with complex needs. As such, the program provides an intensive experience for young people who are experiencing the aftermath of abuse and neglect.The practice model uses the frameworks and techniques of trauma and...

  • Women's Therapeutic Community Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeSupport Full time $65,000 - $85,000

    Job Title: Support Worker - Women's Therapeutic CommunityAbout the Role:We are seeking a Support Worker to join our team at the Women's Therapeutic Community. This is a challenging yet rewarding role, where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals.Responsibilities:To provide support and care to individuals with...

  • Therapeutic Support Specialist

    4 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeRecovery Full time $89,369 - $115,439

    About This Role:Our Eating Disorders Team is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a specialist public mental health team. The team provides care for adults with severe and enduring eating disorders who require a supportive therapeutic program to recover their health and develop their understanding of the pathways to recovery.The Social Worker will...

  • Therapeutic Support Worker

    4 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Upbeat Health And Wellbeing Full time

    Upbeat Heath & Wellbeing is looking for Therapeutic Health professionals to join our Multidisciplinary team. Upbeat is a Fem led, Neurodiverse and First Nations led community based out of Narm. Upbeat embraces a Early intervention approach to all Mental Health services providing Community based services, 1.1 and Community Programs.We are seeking staff that...

  • Therapeutic Recreation Worker

    5 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Employment Plus Au Full time

    Number of Positions Available:1- Start your career with The Salvation Army today- We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.- ABOUT US- The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and...

  • Therapeutic Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeOccupational Full time $62,320 - $78,316

    Speech Pathologist and Occupational TherapistWe are a multidisciplinary team serving and supporting our local community in Victoria.About the Role:Provide evidence-based services to clients, collaborating with allied health professionals for evaluations.Deliver early intervention services to children aged 2-18, focusing on therapeutic goals.Offer customised...

  • Niddrie Ndis Admin Support Worker

    4 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ndis Support Worker Full time

    **Job Advertisement: Part-Time/Casual NDIS Office Administrator**Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities? Do you have excellent organizational and communication skills? Join our dynamic team as a **Part-Time or Casual NDIS Office Administrator** and help us deliver high-quality support services to our NDIS...

  • Therapeutic Support Professional

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeClinical Full time $113,022 - $136,747

    Staff Clinical Practitioner Job OpportunityThis role offers an opportunity to work therapeutically with staff in a youth justice custodial setting, providing autonomous and flexible work arrangements. The Staff Clinical Practitioner plays a critical role in supporting staff to maintain their own well-being by providing counselling, psychological first aid,...