Key Worker
Core
Mentoring Youth Workers and providing day-to-day care for children and young people in a residential care setting.
Role type
Senior IC residential care key worker
Builds
Residential care services for young people in placement
Domain
Social services / Child welfare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mentoring, therapeutic plan implementation, safety compliance, team supervision, conflict resolution, administrative record keeping, on-call availability
Preferred skills
Leadership, stakeholder relationship building, professional development facilitation
Technologies
Microsoft Office, web-based applications
Responsibilities
Support Youth Workers to deliver child-centered services; maintain compliance with child safety legislation; implement therapeutic and safety plans; provide day-to-day care and supervision of children; delegate tasks within the residential setting; maintain accurate records and documentation; facilitate team meetings and professional development.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities