Therapeutic Youth Worker - Trauma-Informed & Flex Shifts

Be Recruitment; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Ongoing supervision and debriefing

Professional development and training

Flexible shifts across locations

Job summary

Be Recruitment is seeking passionate Therapeutic Youth Workers to join a residential care team in Newcastle and surrounding areas. You will support children and young people with complex needs, applying trauma-informed care and a consistent routine.

Role requires Cert IV or higher in Community Services or Youth Work, min six months’ paid experience, WWCC, police checks, first aid, and a willingness to work rotating rosters including sleepovers.

Qualifications

• Cert IV or higher in Community Services, Youth Work or similar.
• Minimum six months of paid experience as a Therapeutic Youth Worker.
• International Police Check if you have lived overseas for more than 12 months.
• Full NSW Driver's Licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check.
• COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption.
• Foundational Elements of Therapeutic Care Training.
• Joint Protocol Training for Residential Workers.
• Availability to work a rotating roster, including days, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent therapeutic care, grounded in trauma-informed practice.
• Model positive, pro-social behaviours to help young people develop healthy relationships and life skills.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment.
• Support young people in understanding and managing trauma-related behaviours.
• Encourage engagement in educational, recreational, and community activities.
• Assist with daily routines including personal care, meals, school attendance, and appointments.
• Maintain accurate records and incident reports in line with organisational procedures.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Education support

Education

Cert IV or higher in Community Services, Youth Work or similar

Job description

Be Recruitment is seeking passionate Therapeutic Youth Workers to join a residential care team in Newcastle and surrounding areas. You will support children and young people with complex needs, applying trauma-informed care and a consistent routine.

Role requires Cert IV or higher in Community Services or Youth Work, min six months’ paid experience, WWCC, police checks, first aid, and a willingness to work rotating rosters including sleepovers.