Therapeutic Youth Worker
1 week ago
Therapeutic Youth Worker | Child & Family Services
- Newcastle
- Casual positions available
**Own It - **_How we get the job done_**
In Newcastle we are fortunate to assist a diverse range of young customers in our Out of Home Care Accommodation Services. These young people have a range of conditions including challenging behaviours, autism, attachment disorders, anxiety, depression, aggression, post-traumatic stress and disengagement. We are seeking Support Workers who are resilient and have a sound understanding of the importance of supporting children and young people in line our commitment to the Child Protection Act 1999.
As a Support Worker your responsibilities will include:
- Mentoring and skill development - guiding young people to develop independent living skills
- Being a positive role model and providing positive support in areas such as emotional behaviour, personal care and hygiene, transport, education, cooking and domestic duties
- Administering medication and adherence to support plans
- Completing clear, concise and factual handover notes and incident reports
- Managing complex and challenging behaviours (including aggressive behaviours)
- Helping young people to engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities
**Make It Matter - **_What you will bring to make a difference in other’s lives_**
- Hold or be working towards obtaining a qualification recognised by Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women such as Diploma of Community Services, Diploma of Youth work or have completed one year of relevant degree such as psychology.
- Strong communication skills
- Current driver’s license (mandatory requirement)
- Working With Children Check
- Current First Aid Certificate, HLTAID003
- Be willing to be available to work a 24/7 rotating roster which includes evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers and weekend shifts
- Previous experience supporting young people with a range of behavioural concerns and needs
For more information on these requirements, please click HERE.
**Keep Calm and Be Happy - **_How you will interact with people and other benefits_**
Joining Lifestyle Solutions will give you the satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of young people. Our team is here because we care, and because of this, we have an enriching and rewarding culture within our teams. Other benefits include:
- Hour rate based on SCHADS Award 2.1-2.2 (pending qualifications)
- Team based structure and an inclusive culture
- Ongoing training & development
**Respect - **_Who we are and why we do it_**
We’re people who care. Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with a disability, young people and children in Out of Home Care, their families, and communities. Our customers receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our national workforce is committed to providing service that is reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly, empathetic, and caring.
We believe everyone is equal.
We stand for everyone in society having equal opportunity and equal respect. We do this by providing our customers access to quality services and dedicated people who make a real difference in their lives. We believe this is everyone’s fundamental right. You can learn more about us here.
**Join Us - **_Next steps_**
- Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. _We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment._
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