Intensive Therapeutic Care Worker. Permanent Part Time & Casual - Goonellabah Apply now Job no: 503904Employment type: Casual, Part TimeLocation: Lismore & Far North CoastCategories: Child, Youth & FamilyHourly ratesfrom $36.46 + super dependent on qualifications and experiencePaid face to face training within your first 12 months of employment - including TCI & CARE Training24-hour management support with a National After-Hours Service teamGenerous salary packaging benefits through Maxxia - up to $18,550 per year, tax free!Employee benefits program, including access to Fitness Passport, wellbeing support, discounted health insurance, car servicing and travel club membership.About the RoleAs a Therapeutic Youth Worker, you will provide direct support, care and mentorship to children and young people living in Intensive Therapeutic Care homes across Goonellabah. We have young people that we support across the area who have experienced childhood trauma, abuse or neglect and may have a mental health, physical or psychosocial disability.To be successful in this role, you will be a resilient problem solver, who can adapt to an ever-changing environment and be a strong advocate for the young people you support. You will need to have availability to work a 24/7 roster including night and weekend shifts.You'll undertake a variety of day-to-day duties;Develop a caring, safe and trusting relationship with the young personMeet the day to day needs of children and young people and working within the legislative requirements and LWB initiatives, such as We Put Children FirstProvide daily care, supervision and role modellingFacilitate activities that connect the child or young person with their family, community and cultureSupport the child or young person to participate in school, vocational training or employmentEffectively advocate the views of the young peopleParticipate in team meetings, reflective practice and supervision, debriefing and various support activitiesSkills & ExperienceA Diploma in Community Services or related field, OR Current enrolment into Degree or Diploma(Note: a qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)Current Provide First Aid and CPR certificates.Australian Drivers LicenceSuccessful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NSW Working with Children Check.How to ApplyInclude your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Emma Kennedy via Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.Advertised: 07 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: 01 Jun :45 AUS Eastern Standard Time