Therapeutic Support Worker – Foster Care (Perth)

MacKillop Family Services Pty; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per yr

Paid industry-specific training (TCI,-

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Monthly manager meetings

Sanctuary Model

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services Pty is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Perth, WA, to build empowering, trauma-informed relationships with children and young people in OOHC. You will plan activities outside the home to support foster carers and help young people achieve development goals.

The role is full-time, based in Perth OOHC, with an emphasis on trauma-informed care, collaboration with carers, and ongoing training to enhance outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Relevant vocational qualifications in Community Services, Disability, Individual Support or similar desired.
• A valid Western Australia Driver’s Licence.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to and work with children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and who have experienced significant trauma.
• Experience working therapeutically with children and young people with disability, challenging behaviours and/or complex needs, through a trauma-informed approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop a structured, trusting relationship with the child or young person to support recreation, social, life and development goals.
• Provide activities outside the home to support foster care placements and give carers time away from direct supervision.
• Work full-time in Perth OOHC, reporting to the Out of Home Care Coordinator.

Education

Vocational qualifications in Community Services, Disability, Individual Support or similar

Job description

MacKillop Family Services Pty is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Perth, WA, to build empowering, trauma-informed relationships with children and young people in OOHC. You will plan activities outside the home to support foster carers and help young people achieve development goals.

The role is full-time, based in Perth OOHC, with an emphasis on trauma-informed care, collaboration with carers, and ongoing training to enhance outcomes for children and families.