Therapeutic Youth Workers | Broome | 3 x Full Time Positions

3 x Full Time Positions; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking staff to assist young people in out-of-home care. The role includes providing active support, health management, and behaviour guidance. Applicants should demonstrate motivation to work with youth and must hold a valid driver's license and a first aid certificate. The position offers full-time hours and requires availability for rotating shifts, including weekends and nights. The organization emphasizes equal opportunity and child safety in their services.

Benefits

Paid training and career development opportunities

24/7 crisis and incident response support

Free confidential counselling support

Qualifications

• Must be available to work rotating rosters including weekends and overnights.
• Experience in out-of-home care is desired.
• Demonstrate ability to manage behaviours and triggers.

Responsibilities

• Provide active support for young people including meal prep and social outings.
• Administer and document medication according to health support plans.
• Ensure safety of the young person through proper documentation and reports.

Skills

Demonstrated motivation to work with young people

Valid drivers license

First aid certificate

Current paid working with children check

National police check

Education

Relevant diploma or degree

Job description

The role

We help young people in out of home care:

• Active support: meal prep dressing transportation social outings plan for and achieve daily goals
• Health support: administer and document medication and follow health support plans
• Positive behaviour support: manage behaviours triggers and escalations
• Safeguarding: ensure safety of you and the young person documentation and reports

About you

• Demonstrated motivation to work with young people
• Available to work rotating rosters including weekends and overnights
• Current paid working with children check
• National police check
• Valid drivers license
• First aid certificate
• Qualification - hold or be working towards a relevant diploma or degree

We offer

• Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award 2.1 2.2
• Salary packaging $15900 general and $2650 entertainment
• Paid training and opportunities for career development
• All required PPE
• 24/7 crisis and incident response support
• Free confidential counselling support

About us

We provide services to people with disability young people and children in out-of-home care their families and communities. We believe everyone is equal. You can learn more about us here.

How to apply

All applications must be lodged online.

For all enquiries please contact; Chynna Roberts

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior appointment.

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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