Job Description
THERAPEUTIC YOUTH WORKER - Secure - (Female)
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THERAPEUTIC YOUTH WORKER – SECURE - FEMALE ONLY
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Campbelltown, Sydney, NSW
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Casual | Part-time | Full-time
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Supported Accomodation Services provides trauma-informed, therapeutic care to children and young people in Out-of-Home Care. Our work is grounded in safety, dignity and consistency, and we place strong emphasis on supporting our staff to deliver high-quality care in a structured and well-supervised environment.
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We are currently seeking female Therapeutic Youth Workers to support female children and young people in a secure Out-of-Home Care setting.
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Why work with Supported Accommodation Services
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You'll join a service that values professionalism, emotional maturity and strong boundaries, and actively supports its workers.
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Predictable monthly rosters
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Leaders who are present and understand frontline work
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Strong on-shift support and supervision
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A respectful, values-led workplace
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Staff rewards and recognition
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Training and development
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You don't need to have everything figured out on day one.
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Clear guidance on documentation and boundaries
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Structured induction and supported shifts
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Pathways into senior, specialist and leadership roles
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Pay and conditions
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Casual, part-time and full-time opportunities
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About you
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You are calm, emotionally steady and able to hold boundaries with warmth and consistency. You communicate clearly, work well within a team and are open to feedback. You understand the importance of safety, predictability and therapeutic relationships in a secure OOHC environment.




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Minimum 6 months paid experience working in Out-of-Home Care
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Qualifications (essential)
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Minimum Diploma of Community Services (or equivalent)
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Robust written and verbal communication skills
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Understanding of therapeutic, strengths-based and person-centred care
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ARC therapeutic model training (or willingness to complete)
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Mandatory requirements (or willingness to obtain)
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NSW Working With Children Check
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National Police Check (less than 12 months)
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First Aid and CPR
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Australian working rights
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Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview. To support a smooth and efficient recruitment process, candidates must bring original documentation, including:
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Relevant qualifications and certifications
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Current National Police Check (issued within the last 12 months)
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NSW Working With Children Check
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Three forms of valid identification
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Contact details for three professional referees
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Female-identified role – legal notice
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This role is open to female applicants only. Recruitment for this position is conducted in accordance with the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act **** (sections 31 and 50) and the Sex Discrimination Act **** (section 30), as being female is a genuine occupational requirement to provide safe, appropriate and dignified care to female children and young people.
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We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Diversity information, where provided, is not used as part of the selection process.
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📌 Therapeutic Youth Worker - Secure - (Female) (Sydney)
🏢 Pegasus Care
📍 Sydney