THERAPEUTIC YOUTH WORKER - Female Only

Campbelltown, Werrington & Penrith
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
Casual / Part-time / Full-time

Pegasus Care 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.

We are currently seeking Therapeutic Youth Workers to support children and young people in Out-of-Home Care homes across Sydney.

Why work with Supported Accommodation Services

- Predictable monthly rosters
- Strong on-shift support and supervision
- Leaders who are present and understand frontline work
- A respectful, values-led workplace
- Competitive Pay rates and Weekly pay
- Staff rewards and recognition program
- Referral Bonuses

Training and development

- Trauma-informed practice support
- Clear guidance on documentation and boundaries
- Structured induction and supported shifts
- Pathways into senior, specialist and leadership roles

Pay and conditions

- Competitive pay rate plus penalties
- Weekly pay
- Casual, part-time and full-time opportunities

About you

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.





Minimum 6 months paid experience working in Out-of-Home Care.

Qualifications

- Minimum Certificate III, IV or Diploma of Community Services
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of therapeutic, strengths-based and person-centred care
- ARC therapeutic model training (or willingness to complete)

Mandatory requirements (or willingness to obtain)

- NSW Working With Children Check
- National Police Check (less than 12 months)
- NSW Driver’s Licence
- First Aid and CPR
- NDIS Orientation Modules
- Australian working rights
- Two relevant referees

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview. To support a smooth and efficient recruitment process, candidates will be required to bring original documentation to interview, including:

- Relevant qualifications and certifications
- Current National Police Check (issued within the last 12 months)
- NSW Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Three forms of valid identification
- Contact details for three professional referees

Our Commitment

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.



Diversity information, where provided, is not used as part of the selection process.

Female-identified role – legal notice

This role is open to female applicants only. Recruitment for this position is conducted in accordance with the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (sections 31 and 50) and the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (section 30), as being female is a genuine occupational requirement to provide safe, appropriate and dignified care to female children and young people.

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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Your application will include the following questions

- Do you have experience working with children?
- Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
- Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Therapeutic Youth Worker?
- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

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📌 THERAPEUTIC YOUTH WORKER (Female Only) (Sydney)
🏢 Pegasus Community Care Limited Partnership
📍 Sydney