Therapeutic Care Worker (Casual and Perm Part time positions)
$72,800–$114,400 year
On-siteIpswich, England, United Kingdom or Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Job Summary
Create and maintain a safe, positive, nurturing environment for children and young people in therapeutic homes while implementing Behaviour Support Plans and Individual Crisis Management Plans. Support the development of independent living skills such as cooking, meal planning, budgeting, and shopping. Act as a positive role model using a trauma-informed approach to engage youth in meaningful activities that build confidence and self-worth. Work across a 24/7 rotating roster including sleepover shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Requires a Cert IV or higher in Youth Work, Social Work, or Counselling, Working with Children Clearance, NDIS Workers Screening card, and unrestricted QLD driver's licence.
Required Qualifications
- Cert IV or higher in Youth Work, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field (completed qualification or currently enrolled)
- Current Working with Children Clearance Check (Blue Card)
- Current NDIS Workers Screening card (Yellow Card)
- LCS2 Check (must already have one or apply during interview)
- Unrestricted QLD Driver's Licence
- Current statement of attainment of First Aid & CPR certifications (HLTAID009 / HLTAID011)
- NDIS Workers Orientation Module
- Hope and Healing module (or willing to complete this upon employment)
- Experience supporting young people with complex trauma (Highly regarded)
Desired Qualifications
- Skills in case planning, behaviour support, and report writing (Desirable)
- Cultural knowledge and/or lived experience that supports an inclusive and culturally responsive approach to working with young people
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