Theraputic Youth Worker

**About Us**

At CatholicCare we believe every person has the right to feel safe, respected and valued and our workers do more than just carry out this vision - they're the lifeblood of CatholicCare.

**We understand the competition for skilled Youth Workers is high, but the roles we offer go beyond the ordinary. These aren't just jobs - they're opportunities to fulfil a meaningful calling.**

CatholicCare is highly respected in the community services space. We consistently secure key contracts that allow us to create lasting change thanks to our proven track record of innovation, compassion and results.

When you join us, you're not just joining any organisation - you're becoming part of a team that's actively shaping the future of support and advocacy in the community services space. As part of our team, you'll work closely with a diverse range of clients and transform lives every day.

**About the role**

The **Therapeutic Youth Worker** role is a permanent part-time position, and we have multiple properties on the NSW Central Coast. The role would see you working in our homes for children living in Out of Home Care setting, aged between 11 and 18. The Youth Worker role will operate on a 24/7 rotating roster which will consist of morning, afternoon and night shifts, including sleepovers and awake shifts as needed. You will know your shifts 2 weeks in advance.

If you have demonstrated passion for helping children and young people heal and grow through understanding and support, we would love to hear from you Prior experience in supporting individuals with disabilities and complex needs, helping them lead fulfilling lives and promoting their independence and wellbeing is highly desirable and will see you thrive in this position.

We aim to support our Youth Workers in enhancing the lives of young people in our care and always encourage career growth opportunities to expand your skills providing you with opportunities to grow and develop within CatholicCare.

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services or Youth Work (or be willing to enroll and complete a Diploma of Community Services or Youth Work, or relevant qualification).
- Prior experience working in a Youth Worker position is highly regarded.
- Demonstrated ability to work therapeutically with young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and those who have experienced significant trauma and adversity.
- Good understanding of trauma informed care, and the importance of consistency and stability in the lives of children and young people.
- Experience in utilising a broad range of behaviour support strategies.
- Documentation and reporting writing with a deep commitment to the safeguarding of vulnerable children and young people.
- Ability to build rapport quickly, have resilience and good professional boundaries.
- A valid NSW Driver's licence and your own insured vehicle.
- A Working With Children Check.
- A Current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain before commencement.

**We Offer**:

- Competitive hourly rate based on SCHADS Award 3.1.
- Salary packaging with $15,900 general and $2,650 entertainment benefits.
- Face to face and online training with ample opportunities for career development.
- Be supported by Clinical and Case Management teams.
- 24/7 crisis and incident response support.
- Free confidential counselling support.
- Regular supervision, reflective practice and teamwork planning activities.

You do not need to be Catholic, or of any faith to work for us. What unites us as workers are our values of compassion, courage, excellence, respect and social justice.

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability**.** Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

No recruitment agencies.