CareerPlan
Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-31 → 2026-11-11
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Provide 24-hour therapeutic residential care and daily support to young people with complex needs in a semi-rural out-of-home care setting.

Role type

Therapeutic Care Worker (Residential)

Builds

Therapeutic residential care program for child protection clients

Domain

Child protection / Social work / Mental health

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Trauma-informed care, attachment theory application, behavior management, domestic care, meal preparation, team collaboration, emotional resilience

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain the care household through daily routines and therapeutic activities; communicate effectively to manage challenging behaviors; implement therapeutic treatment strategies via everyday interactions; engage clients to promote pro-social emotional development.