Therapeutic Care Worker

5 hours ago

Golden Grove SA, Australia syc Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference?

We are seeking passionate Therapeutic Care Workers. We have multiple part time opportunities available to join our Specialised Residential Care Team at our SYC Golden Grove home.

The SRC program is SYC's therapeutic residential care program for young people aged 0 to 18 who have experienced significant trauma, abuse and neglect. This program provides 24/7 consistent rotating roster shifts, including sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays.

Based on Attachment Theory, the program is designed to give young people a sense of security, consistency, and love – all the hallmarks of a family experience.

You will assist young people to effectively develop and foster appropriate life skills and social abilities to support their personal development and increase their connection with the community by helping young people to:

  • Settle into a home like environment
  • Create a secure and consistent primary relationship.
  • Increase their independent living skills.
  • Increase their capacity and links to the local community.
  • Achieve their goals and aspirations.

About You

This role will engage with, inspire and support young people to create positive experiences and skills for independence. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • An ability to form a secure attachment with young people.
  • Experience in working with young people with complex trauma.
  • Experience in developing case plans and case noting and report writing.

For this role, you will need to:

  • To hold a minimum Certificate IV qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Youth Work, Social Work, Social Science, Counselling) or currently actively working towards a recognised relevant qualification in accordance with DCP requirements.
  • Be willing to complete a Working with Children Check, First Aid & CPR and National Police Check
  • Be willing to drive and hold a current and valid Full Driver Licence
  • Be prepared to undergo a Psychological Assessment
  • Be eligible to work in Australia.
  • Be available to work afternoon/night shift from 4pm-8am including an 8-hour passive (overnight) sleep.

Why join Team SYC?

  • Increase your pay with Salary Packaging options.
  • Enjoy an additional day off to celebrate your Birthday*
  • Access an additional one week of paid leave each year, through SYC loyalty leave*
  • Stay healthy with discounted Corporate Private Health Cover
  • Access our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to special discounts on memberships and fitness activities through Goodlife, Fitness First and Zap Health Clubs.
  • Enjoy special benefits with Beaurepaires
  • Qualifying periods and terms apply.

About us

SYC exists so everyone can succeed.

A not-for-profit organisation, we invest back into the Australian community, helping tens of thousands of people every year with housing, education and employment.

Founded in 1958 to support young people experiencing disadvantage, we have extended this expertise to people of all ages for more than three decades.

To learn more about us, visit our website:

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If you have any questions, please email

SYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of our diverse workforce. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability to apply.

If you require assistance completing your application, please contact our recruitment team who will be happy to support you via

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