Therapeutic Youth Worker - Part Time

Lifestyle Solutions; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS pay

Salary packaging

Induction & PD

Career progression

24/7 support

EAP

Team culture

Job summary

Lifestyle Solutions is seeking a Therapeutic Youth Worker to provide trauma‑informed care to children in residential care, within a multidisciplinary team. You will help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people build resilience and life skills.

Responsibilities include daily care, education and transport support, implementing care and safety plans, and collaborating with families and professionals. A rotating roster, including sleepovers, weekends and public holidays, is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Current Blue Card, NDIS clearance or willingness to obtain, Police Check, First Aid & CPR, and a valid Australian Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Build safe, therapeutic relationships with children and young people.
• Provide daily care, household support, transport, and routine activities.
• Support education, appointments, employment, and community participation.
• Implement therapeutic care plans, behaviour support strategies, and safety plans.
• Respond to complex behaviours using trauma-informed and de-escalation practices.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with families, Child Safety, schools, and allied professionals.
• Promote the safety, wellbeing, and cultural identity of every young person.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Rotating roster

Calm under pressure

Education

Diploma

Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family

Job description

About the Role

As a Therapeutic Youth Worker, you will provide trauma-informed care and support to children and young people living in residential care who have experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where young people can build resilience, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build safe, therapeutic relationships with children and young people.
• Provide daily care, household support, transport, and routine activities.
• Support education, appointments, employment, and community participation.
• Implement therapeutic care plans, behaviour support strategies, and safety plans.
• Respond to complex behaviours using trauma-informed and de-escalation practices.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with families, Child Safety, schools, and allied professionals.
• Promote the safety, wellbeing, and cultural identity of every young person.

About You

• Experience supporting children, young people, or adults with complex needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays.
• Current Blue Card, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain), National Police Check, First Aid & CPR, and unrestricted Australian Driver Licence.
• Diploma desired or Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Community Services, Youth Work, Mental Health, Disability, or a related field.

What We Offer

• Competitive SCHADS Award salary.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $2,650 meals and entertainment.
• Paid induction and ongoing professional development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• 24/7 clinical and operational support.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.

About Us

We are committed to providing safe, therapeutic environments where children and young people can heal, grow, and thrive. Through evidence-informed practice and strong partnerships, we support young people to achieve meaningful, lasting outcomes.