Job Description

As a Therapeutic Youth Worker, you will provide trauma-informed care and support to children and young people living in residential care who have experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where young people can build resilience, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Build safe, therapeutic relationships with children and young people.
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- Provide daily care, household support, transport, and routine activities.
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- Support education, appointments, employment, and community participation.
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- Implement therapeutic care plans, behaviour support strategies, and safety plans.
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- Respond to complex behaviours using trauma-informed and de-escalation practices.
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- Administer medication and maintain accurate documentation.
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- Collaborate with families, Child Safety, schools, and allied professionals.
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- Promote the safety, wellbeing, and cultural identity of every young person.
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About You

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- Experience supporting children, young people, or adults with complex needs.
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- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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- Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
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- Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays.
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- Current Blue Card, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain), National Police Check, First Aid & CPR, and unrestricted Australian Driver Licence.
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- Diploma desired or Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Community Services, Youth Work, Mental Health, Disability, or a related field.
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What We Offer

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- Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $2,650 meals and entertainment.
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- Paid induction and ongoing professional development.
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- Career progression opportunities.
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- 24/7 clinical and operational support.
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- Employee Assistance Program.
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- Supportive, collaborative team culture.
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About Us

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We are committed to providing safe, therapeutic environments where children and young people can heal, grow, and thrive. Through evidence-informed practice and robust partnerships, we support young people to achieve meaningful, lasting outcomes.

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📌 Therapeutic Youth Worker - Part Time (Ipswich)
🏢 Lifestyle Solutions
📍 Ipswich