Senior Child Youth & Family Support Worker. Permanent Full Time - Alice Springs
Core
Provide day-to-day care, supervision, and support to children and young people in a residential setting, fostering a safe and therapeutic home environment.
Role type
Senior Child, Youth & Family Support Worker (Residential Care)
Builds
Residential care placements for children and young people
Domain
Social Services / Child Welfare / Residential Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, child development knowledge, daily routine management, household task completion, documentation, team mentoring, legislation compliance
Preferred skills
Experience with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, experience with complex needs/disability
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day care and supervision including support with routines, personal care, meals, activities, school, and transitions; Build consistent, supportive relationships with children, families, and significant others; Support and mentor other team members by modelling trauma-informed practice; Complete required documentation including case notes, daily reports, and compliance records; Maintain a safe, calm, and structured home environment by completing household tasks; Attend and contribute to team meetings and Care Team Meetings; Complete House Manager duties during times of leave or training.