Residential Youth Care Worker – Therapeutic Residential CareCasual - Located in SouthCatholicCare Tasmania is the primary social services agency of the Catholic Church across Tasmania.
We have 60 years' experience delivering a wide range of services and support to improve individual, family and community wellbeing.
Our services are available and open to all with a particular focus on families, young people and children.Overview of the ProgramThe Inspire@Home program provides therapeutic residential care to young people aged ***** on a 24-hour, 7-day rostered basis.Working within a trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred framework, our teams support young people who may have experienced trauma and significant life challenges.
The program aims to provide safety, stability and therapeutic support while helping young people achieve positive outcomes across all domains of wellbeing.The Position / About the RoleAs a Youth Care Worker in therapeutic residential care, you will be part of a supportive team providing consistent care and guidance to young people.This is a hands-on role focused on building safe relationships and supporting young people through everyday experiences and challengesYour day may include:Creating a protected, stable and consistent environment for young peopleBuilding positive and trusting relationships with young peopleSupporting young people to engage in routines, education, appointments and activitiesPreparing meals and contributing to the day-to-day running of the homeWorking collaboratively with your team and support networksSupporting young people through emotional distress, challenges and significant life events using therapeutic approachesCompleting accurate and timely documentationThis is meaningful and rewarding work, but it can also be challenging.
This role requires emotional resilience, patience,



professional boundaries and the ability to remain calm and consistent when supporting young people through periods of crisis.About YouYou are someone who:Builds rapport easily and communicates with empathy and respectBrings patience, consistency and a calm approachValues teamwork and shared responsibilityIs resilient and able to adapt to changing situationsIs open to learning and developing therapeutic skillsMaintains professional boundaries while being warm and approachableWe welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and value experience that demonstrates relationship building, resilience, emotional intelligence and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.Availability across a 24/7 roster (including sleepovers) is required.Satisfactory National Police Check.Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Card.Current Provide First Aid training certificate or willingness to obtain on commencement.Experience in Youth work or similarDiploma of Community Services (or related).
Applicants without formal qualifications who demonstrate relevant skills, experience and a willingness to undertake further training are encouraged to apply.What We Offer:Salary packaging to increase your take home pay (for permanent roles)Employee Assistance ProgramOpportunities for professional developmentCatholicCare Tasmania is committed to safeguarding the interests of children and young people.
We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family friendly workplace.The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will need to evidence their registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check as part of the recruitment process.Company OverviewPlease visit our company website for more information
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📌 Residential Youth Care Worker (Hobart)
🏢 CatholicCare Tasmania
📍 Hobart