Therapeutic Youth Worker | Bandit (C)
Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Type: Casual
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people in out‐of‐home care near the Gold Coast.
We are looking for committed people who are interested in a Casual Role in our Child and Family Services.
About the Role
As a valued member of our care team, you will assist children and young people to fulfil their potential and achieve what is important to them through day‐to‐day provision of care, nurturing and safety in our Out of Home Care Programme.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Meeting the child or young persons daily care needs such as personal hygiene, health and well‐being, medical, transportation, recreational and educational support needs.
* Contribute to and maintain a quality care environment for all children and young people that is secure, clean and personalized to those that live there.
* Document accurately events and developments related to the day‐to‐day provision of care on the child or young persons journey with us.
* Ensure children and young people's NDIS plans are accessible for them while in our care.
* Utilize trauma informed practices and supports in day‐to‐day care provision for children and young people.
* Provide positive behaviour support, therapeutic interventions and safety to children and young people who may experience events of escalation and crisis.
* Encourage and facilitate opportunities for social engagement, recreation, and community involvement.
* Collaborate with the care team to develop and implement individualized support plans.
* Advocate for the rights and needs of the children and young people.
* Support young people in developing essential life skills, including education, vocational training, and independent living skills.
* Promote and support positive relationships and connection for children and young people with family, culture and community.
* Help children and young people reach developmental and life milestones towards a healthy, happy and thriving life.
About You
We are looking for care team members who have a demonstrated passion for helping children and young people heal and grow through understanding and support, and who are experienced in offering support to individuals with disabilities and complex support needs, helping them lead fulfilling lives and promoting their independence.
You will understand the importance of trauma informed care, consistency and stability in the lives of children and young people. You will adapt responses and utilize a broad range of support strategies, and be committed to meticulous documentation and reporting with a deep commitment to safeguarding vulnerable children and young people.
You should have availability to suit a rotating roster that includes mornings, afternoons, weekends and overnights.
Essential qualifications include a current paid working with children check, a national police check, a valid driver's licence, and a suitable minimum qualification, lived experience or eligibility for a traineeship.
We Offer
* Competitive hourly rates based on SCHADS Award 2.1 – 2.2
* Salary packaging with $15,900 general and $2,650 entertainment benefits
* Paid face‐to‐face and online training with ample opportunities for career development
* Dynamic clinical and practice support teams
* 24/7 crisis and incident response support
* Free confidential counselling support
* Monthly supervision, reflective practice and teamwork planning
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