Youth Support Worker — Therapeutic Care & Growth

Nos Ability Care; Central Coast; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nos Ability Care is seeking a team of reliable Youth Workers to support an NGO partner on the Central Coast, NSW. The role provides safe, therapeutic residential support for children and young people aged 0–18 years, with a focus on wellbeing and positive outcomes.

You will help young people feel safe, build a sense of identity and belonging, and develop social, educational and life skills. Daily living tasks, transport, personal care, and adherence to care plans may be required.

Qualifications

• Certificate 4 in Community Services, Youth Work, or Disability.
• Experience working with young people in ITC or Disability settings.
• Ability to connect and build rapport with young people while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to manage difficult situations and de-escalate in a therapeutic way.
• Commitment to client-focused services with positive outcomes.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children’s Check.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate and a valid Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to feel safe and nurtured in a stable environment.
• Help them develop a sense of identity and belonging.
• Build positive, trusting connections with family, friends and community.
• Support learning and development to reach full potential.
• Promote healthy lifestyle choices and access health care services.
• Develop social and interpersonal skills.
• Provide daily living support and therapeutic care as needed.
• Assist with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, transport and personal care.
• Help adhere to care plans and behaviour support plans.

Skills

Experience with young people

Rapport building

De-escalation

Client-focused service

Education

Certificate 4 in Community Services / Youth Work / Disability

Job description

Nos Ability Care is seeking a team of reliable Youth Workers to support an NGO partner on the Central Coast, NSW. The role provides safe, therapeutic residential support for children and young people aged 0–18 years, with a focus on wellbeing and positive outcomes.

You will help young people feel safe, build a sense of identity and belonging, and develop social, educational and life skills. Daily living tasks, transport, personal care, and adherence to care plans may be required.