Multiple Part-Time Positions Available!!!
Company Overview:
Striive is a children and young-focused organisation committed to providing innovative services and solutions that cultivate a sense of belonging, safety, and empowerment. By breaking free from traditional corporate structures and prioritising the voices of our team and our clients, we create a meaningful impact in the lives of children, young people and their families, inspiring each individual to embrace a future filled with opportunity. At Striive, we believe in the power of delving deeper to uncover positive directions for our future generations.
About the role:
As a member of a multidisciplinary team, your role will involve providing trauma-informed care to children and young people with high care needs. Your primary objective will be to create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment that helps each child and young person develop daily life skills, achieve educational goals, participate in extracurricular activities, and maintain connections with their family and community.
Our services operate on a 24/7 roster model, which means that successful candidates will be required to work a range of shifts, including weekends, active nights, and public holidays.
About you:
You possess the ability to learn quickly and have strong interpersonal skills, which enable you to build solid relationships with others. You create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment that fosters growth and development. Whether it involves assisting with daily living skills or providing emotional support, you are always willing to lend a helping hand. Most importantly, you serve as a positive role model by demonstrating characteristics that make children and young people feel safe and facilitate learning. You work well both independently and as part of a team.
Skills required:
- You have previous experience working with children and young people.
- You can build rapport with children and young people while maintaining professional boundaries.
- You possess the ability to manage difficult situations and behaviours and can de-escalate them in a therapeutic manner.
- You are committed to providing client-focused services that result in positive outcomes.
- You are respectful, empathetic and demonstrate compassion towards others.
- You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- You are proficient in using technology and systems to meet compliance requirements.
- You are a team player.
To apply for this role, you will need the following:
- Australian Drivers License with no restrictions
- Comprehensive Car Insurance
- Working with Vulnerable Persons Check
- National Police Check conducted within 12 months
- International Police Check (if applicable)
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
- COVID-19 Vaccination Record
Desired:
- Diploma in Community, Youth Work or Disability Services or relevant industry experience
- Medication Administration Training Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training Certificate
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training Certificate
Benefits:
- Opportunities for internal and external career development
- A genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
- Flexible hours (AM/PM shifts with penalty rates)
- Access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
- An environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal-opportunity employer
Striive Care is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people, and adults risk-free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants is subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment, including completing a valid National and/or International Criminal History Check and retention of Working with Vulnerable Persons Check.
For more information, please visit our website: www.striivecare.com.au.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $33.00 – $42.00 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- Working with Vulnerable People Card (Preferred)
- National Police Certificate (Preferred)
- Driver Licence (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
📌 Therapeutic Support Worker
🏢 Striive Care
📍 Canberra