Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Care Specialist

Standforchildren; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellbeing

Ongoing training and supervision

Diversity and inclusive workplace

Rotating roster

Job summary

Stand Tū Māia is seeking a qualified Therapeutic Care Worker to support children who have experienced trauma. You will deliver tailored therapeutic care, implement care plans and work closely with families and communities to promote wellbeing.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, culturally responsive care and collaboration with whānau, schools and health professionals. This is a full-time position with a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and practical understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Experience working with children and families experiencing complex needs.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with children, families and caregivers.
• Experience implementing care plans, conducting assessments and maintaining accurate case records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-informed therapeutic care and education programmes tailored to each child.
• Contribute to development, implementation and review of individual child and family care plans.
• Support children's daily routines, personal care, emotional regulation and life skills.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, parents, caregivers and whānau.
• Support children's emotional, physical and social development, resilience and independence.
• Plan and facilitate individual and group therapeutic, educational and recreational activities.
• Monitor, document and report children's progress and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment and comply with safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals and external support agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments and child and family plan documentation.
• Participate in professional supervision, training and continuous improvement.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Child development

Attachment theory

Communication

Job description

Stand Tū Māia is seeking a qualified Therapeutic Care Worker to support children who have experienced trauma. You will deliver tailored therapeutic care, implement care plans and work closely with families and communities to promote wellbeing.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, culturally responsive care and collaboration with whānau, schools and health professionals. This is a full-time position with a 40-hour week.