Therapeutic Youth Support Worker

The role

We help young people in out of home care with: 

Active support: meal prep, dressing, transportation, social outings, plan for and achieve daily goals
Health support: administer and document medication and follow health support plans 

Positive behaviour support: manage behaviours, triggers, and escalations. Safeguarding: ensure safety of you and the young person, documentation and reports 

About you: 

• Demonstrated motivation to work with young people
• Available to work a mix of shifts (below) including weekends and overnights shifts
  • 0600-1400 and 1400-2100 and 1400-2200+Sleepover
• Current paid working with children check
• National police check completed in the last 6 months
• Valid driver's license
• First aid certificate
• Up to date Covid vaccinations
• Qualification - hold or be working towards a relevant Cert IV, diploma or degree. Please review the recognised Minimum Qualification Standards here. 

We offer: 

• Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award 2.1 - 2.2 dependent on qualifications & experience
• Salary packaging $15,900 general and $2,650 entertainment
• Paid training and opportunities for career development
• All PPE provided
• 24/7 crisis and incident response support
• Free confidential counselling support for employees and close family members

About us 

We provide services to people with disability, young people and children in out-of-home care, their families and communities. We believe everyone is equal. You can learn more about us here. 

How to apply

All applications must be lodged online. 

For all enquiries, please contact Rebecca Gibbs on 0477 120 176 or [email protected] 

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior appointment.