Overview
Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference?
If you are passionate about supporting children and young people in therapeutic residential care, we are seeking Therapeutic Care Workers to join our team across residential sites in Nuriootpa, Evanston Park, Mawson Lakes, Golden Grove and Pasadena.
Multiple part time and casual positions are available.
Role
You will support young people in developing essential life skills and social competencies that promote personal growth and strengthen their connection to the community.
Your support will help them:
Settle into a home-like environment
Create a secure and consistent primary relationship
Develop independent living skills
Strengthen their capacity and links to the local community
Work toward their goals and aspirations
Shifts & Rosters
This program provides 24/7 care with consistent rotating shifts
The successful candidates must be available to work sleepover, passive (overnight) shifts
What We're Offering
Multiple permanent part time and casual roles available
Immediate start (subject to completion of pre-employment checks)
Ongoing training & professional development
Career progression opportunities
About You
You'll engage, inspire and support young people to create positive experiences and build skills for independence.
You will demonstrate:
The ability to form a secure attachment with young people
Experience working with young people with complex trauma
Skills in case planning, case noting and report writing
A willingness to contribute to maintaining a clean, organised home environment, including supporting with meal preparation, food shopping and general household chores
Flexibility, and a commitment to working at least three shifts per week
Qualifications




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 obtain or already hold a Working with Children Check, First Aid & CPR certification, and a National Police Check
Hold a current and valid First Aid & CPR certificate
Hold a current and valid Full Driver Licence
Have previously completed and passed a psychological assessment, or be willing to undertake one
Hold a current and valid Safe Environments for Children & Young People: Through Their Eyes (including refreshers)
Be eligible to work in Australia
Be available to work afternoon/night shifts from 4pm-8am including an 8-hour passive (overnight) sleep
About us
SYC exists so everyone can succeed.
We invest back into the community, helping tens of thousands of people every year to create a life without disadvantage, to build sustainable independence and to experience wellbeing in all areas of their lives.
We are proud to work with people who are passionate and skilled, who encourage and value diversity, who are courageous, creative and, most importantly, believe in people's potential.
Our vision of wellbeing, independence and opportunity for everyone encompasses the people we work with, as well as the people who work for SYC.
To learn more about us, visit our website.
To apply please complete the application process by following the Apply Now instructions.
SYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of our diverse workforce.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability to apply.
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📌 Therapeutic Care Worker (Residential Care) (South Australia)
🏢 SYC
📍 South Australia