Trauma-Informed Youth Support Worker: Empower Independence

Barclay Works; Australia; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS Award salary

Salary packaging

BUPA health plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Cultural Leave

Job summary

BaptistCare SA is seeking a Residential Youth Support Worker to assist with day-to-day operation of a residential facility for vulnerable young people. You will provide practical and personal support, promote independence, and help develop essential living skills within a trauma-informed framework.

The role focuses on building positive relationships, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting the achievement of Care Plans and Program objectives in partnership with the youth.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable and at-risk young people is required.
• Ability to work within a trauma-informed framework and maintain professional boundaries.
• Culturally aware and inclusive practice with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations in a residential facility for young people.
• Provide practical and personal support to promote independence and living skills.
• Build positive relationships and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
• Support delivery of Care Plans and Program objectives within a trauma-informed framework.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Teamwork

Communication

Cultural awareness

Professional boundaries

Therapeutic interventions

Education

Certificate 4 in Child, Youth and Family Interventions

Certificate 4 in Youth Work

Job description

BaptistCare SA is seeking a Residential Youth Support Worker to assist with day-to-day operation of a residential facility for vulnerable young people. You will provide practical and personal support, promote independence, and help develop essential living skills within a trauma-informed framework.

The role focuses on building positive relationships, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting the achievement of Care Plans and Program objectives in partnership with the youth.