Youth Worker

5 days ago

Illawarra, Australia Aspire Homes Australia Full time

Aspire Homes Australia is currently recruiting for Therapeutic Youth Workers in Illawarra/Wollongong district. This is an exciting opportunity to provide trauma-informed therapeutic care for children and young people who have experienced significant adversity. We aim to be a leading IPA (individual placement arrangement (IPA) provider through our skilled and experienced staff, home-like environments and the development of an IPA specific therapeutic framework.

Aspire Homes Australia is an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace and we welcome all applicants who meet the position requirements.

Essential criteria:

- Current NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment
- Current National Criminal History Check Certificate
- First Aid Certificate, preferred but not essential
- A valid driver’s licence
- Roadworthy and comprehensively insured vehicle
- A qualification in Human Resources sector or the willingness to obtain one and or considerable industry experience

You will:

- Provide a safe and secure environment in which young people can thrive
- Support young people as they transition into and out of our care
- Support young people to achieve their living skills and Case Plan goals
- Be an advocate for the young person
- Have the necessary skills to manage complex behaviours and difficult situations according to the young person’s behaviour management plan
- Be available for shift work
- Have strong written and oral communication skills
- Be an effective team-player, with the ability to work autonomously
- Undertake ongoing training as identified

In return, you will:

- Work in a therapeutic, supportive and committed team environment
- Be remunerated according to the SCHADS award; casual base rate, super, penalty rates for evenings and weekends, and reimbursement for work related approved travel
- Be provided with on-going support and supervision, training and opportunities for professional development

If you have any questions, please contact our team at

**Salary**: $45 - $90 per hour

**Job Types**: Casual, Permanent

**Salary**: $40.00 - $90.00 per hour

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $45.00 - $90.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Driver Licence (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

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