Therapeutic Youth Workers. Permanent Part Time & Casual – Wollongong
Core
Support young people aged 12–17 who've experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect in a 24/7 residential care setting, providing daily living assistance and personal care.
Role type
Residential Therapeutic Youth Worker
Builds
Safe, homelike residential environments for children and young people
Domain
Social Services / Child Welfare / Residential Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, personal care, daily living support, crisis intervention, team collaboration
Preferred skills
Diploma in Community Services, experience with disabilities, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Support young people to build independence and develop problem-solving skills, assist with daily living activities including personal care, work flexible rosters including weekends and sleepovers, maintain a safe environment
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC