Youth Work – Therapeutic Care Worker – Katherine

CASPA SERVICES LTD – POSITION VACANCY – Therapeutic Care Worker – Katherine, NT

• Make a difference in the lives of children, young people, families and communities across Katherine, Northern Territory, particularly Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse groups
• An evidence and research based approach that values innovative thought and creativity
• Pay rates shown are base-rates, non-inclusive of leave loading, allowances, penalty rates, or casual loading (where applicable)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working with the ITRC model, you will strive to enhance the lives of young people in our Residential Out of Home are program incorporating a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach.

Working with young people, you will help create a home like environment and tailor your support to the individual needs of each young person. Supporting young people to attain their educational goals, undertake extracurricular activities in line with their interests, and support their connection to community and family.

Please note: Our Therapeutic Residential Care program runs in a 24/7 roster model. Therefore, successful candidates will be required to work a range of shifts including weekends, active nights, sleepovers, and public holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships with children and young people by building trust through visible interest and active engagement
• Act as an appropriate adult role model, seeking to engage young people in purposeful activities aimed at developing life skills and self-worth
• Support the involvement of family and where applicable, facilitate family visits/connection and the promotion of positive family relationships with children and young people, to suit individual needs
• Promote and encourage positive relationships with peers and other persons significant to the child/young person
• Assist the child/young person to participate as full as possible in making decisions about the activities undertaken
• Demonstrate an empathic understanding of complex trauma, incorporating this understanding into everyday interactions, as well as responding to pain-based behaviour in a sensitive and non-punitive way.

Skills & Experience

• Either hold or be actively working towards a formal qualification in allied health, community services or family support – a Certificate IV or higher will be required
• All staff must hold a valid NT OCHRE Card
• All staff must maintain a full current state or territory driver's licence and keep it on hand whenever they drive a CASPA vehicle
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification. Must be obtained at your own cost.
• Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check and Child Protection History Check.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• We believe taking care of your physical health is important. That's why we offer subsidised memberships at a range of fitness providers and locations to support your wellbeing.
• As a not-for-profit organisation, our employees to receive up to $15,900 of their salary tax-free plus additional benefits.
• CASPA have a partnership with Summerland Bank through their Priority Partner Program. CASPA employees can assess special banking benefits
• CASPA has a partnership with Medibank, and all employees can access benefits and discounts through Medibank.
• Comprehensive systems, including a Human Resources Information System and a Central Rostering System.
• 12% Super Guarantee
• Generous Leave Entitlements
• Supervision Sessions and opportunities for Internal Training, Career Growth & Progression

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

CASPA Services Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of specialised care services to support complex trauma-based needs for children, young people, families, and people living with disabilities. Our programs include Therapeutic Intensive Residential Care, Intensive Family Preservation, Therapeutic Foster Care, Restoration, and other associated care types. We are a registered NDIS provider and operate a social enterprise Maintenance and repairs business. As a growing and diversifying organisation, we have approximately 700+ employees working in communities across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. CASPA is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We are seeking to employ those who reflect the diversity of our young people to ensure we can support each individuals needs and wants, while aligning with our values: 'Inspiring People to Thrive'

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application via the CASPA Careers Website or, where applicable, the SEEK Website.

Please include a current Resume supported by a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role and submit your application via the CASPA Careers Website or, where applicable, the SEEK Website at your earliest convenience as applications will be assessed as received.

To obtain a comprehensive overview of the skills and experience required, key responsibilities, and CASPA's hiring process, please email

A comprehensive mandatory Induction and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training will be provided upon commencement.