Therapeutic Worker

3 days ago

Melbourne Northern Suburbs, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Casual

**Salary**: $74,903 - $91,971

**Grade**:CYF2

**Occupation**:Community services

**Location**:Melbourne - Northern suburbs

**Reference**:VG/DFFH/378278

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
backgrounds and abilities..

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and
**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 attachment theories.
The key role of therapeutic care staff is to provide daily care and implement the therapeutic treatment strategies via everyday interactions.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**Operate and maintain the care household through a range of essential daily routines, maintaining the therapeutic intentionality and integrity of the practice model at all times. This will include: preparation of nutritionally balanced meals, all usual domestic duties and all activities developed for each client as part of their Individual Treatment Plan. The model requires that the clients are actively encouraged to be engaged in these processes with care staff. Engage with clients in a professional manner to assist them towards the development of pro-social, positive emotional development.- Effectively communicate, manage challenging and confronting behaviours and utilise normal daily activities to assist each client in a way that promotes healing, emotional growth and the development of positive attitudes and life skills.- Operate as an effective member of team - including willingness to share information, working cooperatively and openly with colleagues, being receptive to the ideas of others and being emotionally robust and respectfully honest.

**Please open the position description to read more.**

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

- Applications close Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 5 August 2025

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