Senior Therapeutic Youth Worker

Job Details; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 670 000 - 894 000; Full time

Job summary

A purpose-driven organisation in Newcastle is seeking a dedicated leader for an Intensive Therapeutic Care home. In this full-time role, you will support young people and guide staff while ensuring compliance with care standards. The ideal candidate holds a diploma in Child Youth & Family Intervention and has at least two years of relevant experience. Attractive perks include salary packaging and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free

Paid training and professional development

Opportunities for career development

Access to pool vehicles

Discounts on dining, travel, and retail

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in OOFC or residential care for at least 2 years.
• Knowledge of PSP 10 Essential Elements and child protection law.
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence and probity clearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of an Intensive Therapeutic Care home.
• Deliver trauma-informed care aligned to case and behaviour plans.
• Oversee household operations including budgets and audits.
• Lead and coach Therapeutic Youth Workers.
• Ensure compliance with PSP OCG standards.

Skills

Crisis Management

Direct Support

Behaviour Management

Behavioural Health

Mediation Experience

Conflict Management

Computer Literacy

Child Protective Services

Experience with Children

Medication Administration

Social Work

Writing Skills

Education

Diploma in Child Youth & Family Intervention

Job description

About the Role

Lead the day‑to‑day running of an Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) home in Newcastle. Provide direct support to young people, guide staff and ensure therapeutic care safety and compliance. This role includes 36 hours face‑to‑face support plus 2 hours administration weekly.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑free plus an additional $2,650 entertainment card
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunities for career development and growth pathways
• Access to pool vehicles
• Supportive and values‑driven team culture
• Discounts on dining, travel and retail

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver trauma‑informed care aligned to case and behaviour plans
• Oversee household operations including budgets, audits and WHS
• Lead and coach Therapeutic Youth Workers to model best practice
• Support culturally safe care and connection to community and culture
• Ensure compliance with PSP OCG standards and governance frameworks

What You’ll Bring

• Diploma in Child Youth & Family Intervention (or similar)
• 2 years working with young people in OOFC or residential care
• Knowledge of PSP 10 Essential Elements and child protection law
• Strong leadership, decision‑making and coaching skills
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence and probity clearances

About Us

We are a purpose‑driven organisation supporting children and young people through therapeutic evidence‑based care. Guided by our values Inspired, Courageous, Skilful, Responsive we foster a supportive collaborative culture that prioritises safety, wellbeing and positive futures.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in joining us please submit your application online. Shortlisting is ongoing so get in early!

We Celebrate Diversity

Lifestyle Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We champion inclusion and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTI communities and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Required Experience

Senior ICU

Key Skills

• Crisis Management
• Direct Support
• Behaviour Management
• Behavioural Health
• Mediation Experience
• Conflict Management
• Computer Literacy
• Child Protective Services
• Experience with Children
• Medication Administration
• Social Work
• Writing Skills

Employment Type

Full‑time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1