Support Worker Children's Services
Core
Provide 24/7 residential care and therapeutic support to children and young people (aged 5-18) who have experienced trauma, loss, and disruption.
Role type
Residential Support Worker (Children's Services)
Builds
Safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed residential environments for out-of-home care youth
Domain
Social Services / Child Welfare / Residential Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, building trust with youth, daily routine support, advocacy, emotional regulation, crisis de-escalation, community engagement
Preferred skills
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, First Aid/CPR, NDIS Worker Screening Check
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Build genuine relationships with children and young people; support daily routines including education and life skills; create safe, developmentally appropriate environments; advocate for rights and goals; collaborate with families and therapeutic professionals; manage emotional distress and behavioral challenges
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC