Senior Youth Worker – South East & South West Regions
Core
Providing high-quality therapeutic care, leadership, and mentoring to children and young people in residential programs while ensuring safety and compliance.
Role type
Senior Therapeutic Support Worker (formerly Senior Youth Worker)
Builds
Safe, nurturing residential environments for out-of-home care
Domain
Social Services / Child Protection / Out-of-Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
therapeutic and trauma-informed practice, case planning, staff mentorship, risk management, behavior support strategies, documentation, child protection legislation knowledge
Preferred skills
experience in Non-Family-Based Care, physical mobility and fitness
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Build positive relationships with children and young people; Provide daily care and supervision; Lead and mentor Residential Youth Workers; Contribute to individual care plans and progress reports; Ensure adherence to child protection legislation and organizational policies; Maintain accurate incident reports and case notes; Manage risk and respond to incidents.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties