Therapeutic Care Worker (Residential Care)
Core
Support children and young people with complex trauma in a residential home environment to develop life skills, social competencies, and independence.
Role type
Therapeutic Care Worker (Residential)
Builds
Residential care homes for youth
Domain
Social Services / Child Welfare / Mental Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Case planning, case noting, report writing, trauma-informed care, household management, meal preparation, secure attachment building
Preferred skills
Youth work experience, psychological assessment completion
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Support young people to settle into a home environment, create secure primary relationships, develop independent living skills, maintain a clean home environment, work toward individual goals and aspirations
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on care