Therapeutic Youth Worker – Sydney

Aspire Homes Australia is currently recruiting for Therapeutic Youth Workers. This is an exciting opportunity to provide trauma-informed therapeutic care for children and young people who have experienced significant adversity. We aim to be the leading provider in Sydney through our skilled and experienced staff, home-like environments and the development of a specific therapeutic framework.

Aspire Homes Australia is an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace and we welcome all applicants who meet the position requirements.

Essential criteria:

• Current NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment
• Current National Criminal History Check Certificate
• First Aid Certificate, preferred but not essential
• A valid driver’s licence
• Roadworthy and comprehensively insured vehicle
• A qualification in Social Work, Youth Work etc. or willing to obtain one, or considerable industry experience

You will:

• Provide a safe and secure environment in which young people can thrive
• Support young people as they transition into and out of our care
• Support young people to achieve their living skills and Case Plan goals
• Be an advocate for the young person
• Have the necessary skills to manage complex behaviours and difficult situations according to the young person’s behaviour management plan
• Be available for shift work
• Have strong written and oral communication skills
• Be an effective team-player, with the ability to work autonomously
• Undertake ongoing training as identified

In return, you will:

• Work in a therapeutic, supportive and committed team environment
• Be remunerated according to the SCHADS award; superannuation, penalty rates for evenings and weekends, and reimbursement for work related approved travel
• Be provided with on-going support and supervision, training and opportunities for professional development

Please apply through this site, responding to the essential criteria and attached CV.

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• Working with Children Check (Required)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Preferred)
• National Police Certificate (Required)
• Driver Licence (Required)

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