Trauma-Informed Youth Support Specialist

Department for Child Protection; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Child Protection Worker in Adelaide supports children and young people in care with daily routines, meals, school, and activities. You’ll help create moments of connection through sport, hobbies, and community involvement.

The role emphasizes calm, trauma-informed care in challenging moments and a willingness to learn and grow. No formal qualification is required, but empathy and listening are essential.

Qualifications

• No formal qualification required.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new situations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines like meals, school, and activities.
• Creating moments of connection through sport, hobbies, and community.
• Providing calm, trauma-informed care during challenging moments.

Skills

Good listener

Willing to learn

Caring nature

Job description

Department for Child Protection Worker in Adelaide supports children and young people in care with daily routines, meals, school, and activities. You’ll help create moments of connection through sport, hobbies, and community involvement.

The role emphasizes calm, trauma-informed care in challenging moments and a willingness to learn and grow. No formal qualification is required, but empathy and listening are essential.