Therapeutic Care Worker (Casual and Perm Part time positions)
$72,800–$114,400 year
On-siteToowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Job Summary
Build and promote a positive, caring environment for children and young people with complex trauma residing in therapeutic homes. Maintain safety by implementing Behaviour Support Plans and Individual Crisis Management Plans while promoting independent living skills such as cooking, budgeting, and daily living tasks. Demonstrate an empathic understanding of trauma to respond to pain-based behaviour sensitively and act as an appropriate adult role model engaging youth in purposeful activities. Work across 24/7 rotating rostered shifts including sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays. Requires Cert IV or higher in Youth Work or Social Work, current Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening, 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 Check (Blue Card)
- Current NDIS Worker Screening (Yellow Card)
- LCS2 Check (must already have one or apply during interview)
- Valid Police Check (within 12 months)
- Unrestricted QLD Driver's Licence
- Current First Aid & CPR
- 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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