Therapeutic Care Worker (Residential Care)

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people in therapeutic residential care?
We’re seeking Therapeutic Care Workers to join our team at our residential site in Nuriootpa with multiple casual positions available.

About the Role

You will support young people in developing essential life skills and social competencies that promote their personal growth and strengthen their connection to the community. Your support will help them:

• Settle into a home like environment
• Create a secure and consistent primary relationship
• Develop independent living skills
• Strengthen their capacity and links to the local community
• Work toward their goals and aspirations

Shifts & Roster

• This program provides 24/7 care with consistent rotating shifts
• The successful candidates must be available to work sleepover, passive (overnight) shifts

What We’re offering

• Multiple permanent part time and casual roles available
• Immediate start (subject to completion of pre-employment checks)
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Career progression opportunities 

About You

You’ll engage, inspire and support young people to create positive experiences and build skills for independence. You will demonstrate:

• The ability to form a secure attachment with young people
• Experience working with young people with complex trauma
• Skills in case planning, case noting and report writing
• A willingness to contribute to maintaining a clean, organised home environment, including supporting with meal preparation, food shopping and general household chores
• Flexibility, and a commitment to working at least three shifts per week.

For this role, you will need to:

• Hold a minimum Certificate IV qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Youth Work, Social Work, Social Science, Counselling) or currently actively working towards a recognised relevant qualification in accordance with DCP requirements.
• Be willing to obtain or already hold a Working with Children Check, First Aid & CPR certification, and a National Police Check
• Hold a current and valid First Aid & CPR certificate
• Hold a current and valid Full Driver Licence
• Have previously completed and passed a psychological assessment, or be willing to undertake one
• Hold a current and valid Safe Environments for Children & Young People: Through Their Eyes (including refreshers)
• Be eligible to work in Australia
• Be available to work afternoon/night shifts from 4pm-8am including an 8-hour passive (overnight) sleep.

About us

SYC exists so everyone can succeed.

‍We invest back into the community, helping tens of thousands of people every year to create a life without disadvantage, to build sustainable independence and to experience wellbeing in all areas of their lives.

We are proud to work with people who are passionate and professional, who encourage and value diversity, who are courageous, creative and, most importantly, believe in people’s potential. Our vision of wellbeing, independence and opportunity for everyone encompasses the people we work with, as well as the people who work for SYC.

To learn more about us, visit our website:  https://www.syc.net.au/services/housing-homelessness-support

 If you are passionate about helping others, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button.

SYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of our diverse workforce. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability to apply. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact our recruitment team who will be happy to support you via careers@syc.net.au.