Therapeutic Youth Worker
Core
Provide 24/7 therapeutic care, supervision, and emotional support to trauma-impacted children and young people in a residential setting.
Role type
Therapeutic Youth Worker (Residential Care)
Builds
Residential care homes for vulnerable youth
Domain
Child welfare / Trauma-informed care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis intervention, suicide/self-harm risk assessment, conflict resolution, incident reporting, trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, de-escalation, first aid, driver's license
Preferred skills
SCHADS Level 3 qualification, experience with complex trauma, knowledge of Lighthouse Model of Care, reflective practice
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Supervise young people in a home, deliver therapeutic care, manage crisis situations, write incident reports and case notes, maintain safety and attachment for residents
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC