Therapeutic Care Worker – Townsville

CASPA SERVICES LTD – POSITION VACANCY – Therapeutic Care Worker – Townsville

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking Therapeutic Care Worker’s experienced in delivering trauma-informed therapeutic care to (Youth) children, young people and/or families to join CASPA’s Therapeutic Residential Care Team on a casual basis, supporting the exciting expansion of services throughout Townsville, Queensland.

This position requires passion and skills in providing activities, routines, and residential supports that nurture the development of emotional regulation, problem solving skills, and social competencies to inspire positive growth in the lives of children, young people, and families associated with CASPA’s leading services.

To obtain a comprehensive overview of the skills and experience required, key responsibilities, and CASPA’s hiring process, please email careers@caspa.org.au

You must be avaliable to work a 24/7 roster, including sleepover and active night shifts. This will include weekends.

Required Qualifications

Certificate IV Child, Youth, and Family Intervention (Residential Care) or other relevant Certificate IV, Diploma, Degree. For candidates who do not hold the essential qualification, willingness to obtain and proof of enrolment will be required prior to commencement. Plus, completion of online Hope and Healing Framework Foundational Training prior to commencement

Key Responsibilities

• Form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships with children and young people by building trust through visible interest and active engagement
• Act as an appropriate adult role model, seeking to engage young people in purposeful activities aimed at developing life skills and self-worth
• Support the involvement of family and where applicable, facilitate family visits/connections and the promotion of positive family relationships with children and young people, to suit individual needs
• Promote and encourage positive relationships with peers and other persons significant to the child/young person
• Assist the child/young person to participate as fully as possible in making decisions about the activities undertaken
• Demonstrate an empathic understanding of complex trauma, incorporating this understanding into everyday interactions, as well as responding to pain-based behaviour in a sensitive and non-punitive way.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• We believe taking care of your physical health is important. That’s why we offer subsidised memberships at a range of fitness providers and locations to support your wellbeing.
• CASPA offer an Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
• As a not-for-profit organisation, Part-time and Full-time employees can receive up to $18,550 of their salary tax-free, plus additional benefits through Smart salary’s salary packaging.
• CASPA have a partnership with Summerland Bank through their Priority Partner Program. CASPA employees can assess special banking benefits.
• CASPA have a partnership with Medibank and all employees can access benefits and discounts with Medibank.
• Comprehensive systems including a Human Resources Information System and a Central Rostering System.
• 12% Super Guarantee
• Generous Leave Entitlements including Portable Long Service Leave (QLD & NSW only)
• Supervision Sessions and opportunity for Internal Training, Career Growth & Progression

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

CASPA Services Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of specialised care services to support complex trauma-based needs for children, young people, families, and people living with disabilities. Our programs include Therapeutic Intensive Residential Care, Intensive Family Preservation, Therapeutic Foster Care, Restoration, and other associated care types, we are a registered NDIS provider and operate a social enterprise Maintenance and repairs business. As a growing and diversifying organisation, we have approximately 650+employees working in communities across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. CASPA is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We are seeking to employ those who reflect the diversity of our young people to ensure we can support each individuals needs and wants, while aligning with our values: ‘ Inspiring People to Thrive’

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks and a valid drivers licence are requirements for employment at CASPA. Working with Children checks will be required for frontline roles in direct contact with Young People.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application via the CASPA Careers Website or, where applicable, the SEEK Website.

We encourage you to apply ASAP! We reserve the right to close this campaign at any time if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Applications will be assessed as received. A comprehensive mandatory Induction and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training will be provided upon commencement.

Please include a current Resume supported by a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role through addressing the specific criteria detailed in the Position Description.