Therapeutic youth worker - bligh park (female (blue mountains)

Therapeutic Youth Worker

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people in out-of-home care in Bligh Park, NSW!

Location: Blue Mountains & Central West, NSW, Australia. Position: Full Time Permanent.

Responsibilities

• Meeting the child or young person's daily care needs such as personal hygiene, health and well‐being, medical, transportation, recreational and educational support.
• Contribute to and maintain a quality care environment that is secure, clean and personalized for all children and young people who live there.
• Document accurately events and developments related to the day‐to‐day provision of care on the child or young person's 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.

Qualifications and Experience

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. Experience offering support to individuals with disabilities and complex support needs, promoting their independence, and a deep commitment to safeguarding vulnerable children and young people. Adapt responses and utilize a broad range of support strategies. Meticulous documentation and reporting are essential.

• Availability to suit a rotating roster that includes mornings, afternoons, weekends and overnights.
• Current paid Working with Children check.
• Current National Police check.
• Valid driver's licence.
• 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.

About Us

At Lifestyle Solutions, we provide essential services to individuals with disabilities, young people and children in out‐of‐home care, along with their families and communities. We believe in equality for everyone.