A Therapeutic Youth Worker supports children and young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, or challenging life circumstances. The role focuses on creating secure, stable, and nurturing environments while helping young people develop emotional regulation, life skills, and positive relationships.
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 rotating rosters including weekends and overnights
Current paid working with children check
National police check
Valid driver’s license
WE OFFER
Salary packaging $15,900 general and $2,650 entertainment
Paid training and opportunities for career development
24/7 crisis and incident response support
Free confidential counselling support
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.
Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior appointment.