Therapeutic Youth Workers

Aspire Homes is hiring a Casual/Temporary Therapeutic Youth Workers role in Wollongong, NSW. Apply now to be part of our team.

Job Summary

• Flexible hours available
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Expected salary: $45 - $90 per hour
  
  

Youth Workers - Illawarra

Aspire Homes Australia

Tamworth NSW

$45 - $90 an hour -

Aspire Homes Australia is currently recruiting for Therapeutic Youth Workers in Illawarra. 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 a leading IPA (individual placement arrangement (IPA) provider through our skilled and experienced staff, home-like environments and the development of an IPA 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 Human Resources sector or the willingness to obtain one and 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; casual base rate of $42+ 10.5% super, 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 by copying and pasting https://ahaemployment.com into your browser, and completing the required fields.

If you have any questions, please contact our team at ***********@aspire-homes.com.au.Job Types: Casual

Benefits

• Professional development assistance
  
  

Schedule

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Shift work
• Weekend availability
  
  

Licence/Certification

• First Aid Certification (Preferred but not essential)
• Driver Licence (Required)
• Working with Children Check (Required)
• National Police Certificate (Required)