CareerPlan

Therapeutic Youth Residential Care Worker - North

Preston, VictoriaFull-time$71k2026-10-03 → 2026-10-18
Based in Australia

Core

Provide intensive, time-limited therapeutic residential care for children and young people in statutory care affected by abuse, neglect, and separation, focusing on trauma-informed healing and safe relationships.

Role type

Therapeutic Youth Residential Care Worker

Builds

Safe, nurturing home environments and therapeutic care programs for vulnerable youth

Domain

Child welfare / Social services / Residential care

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Trauma-informed care, relationship building, household management, role modeling, flexibility, stakeholder collaboration

Preferred skills

Drivers license (minimum green P's), upskilling in mandatory units

Responsibilities

Implement best practice therapeutic interventions, create a safe home environment including household duties and meals, support youth in educational and social pursuits, serve as a positive role model

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC