Youth Worker - Newcastle

Newcastle; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 563 000 - 790 000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Newcastle is seeking a Therapeutic Youth Worker to make a real impact in the lives of young people in care. The candidate will support personal care and daily routines, build trusting relationships, and create therapeutic environments. Empathy, a relevant qualification, and a flexible schedule for various shifts are essential. Competitive benefits including salary packaging and extensive training are offered.

Benefits

Salary packaging up to $15900 tax-free

Entertainment card up to $2650

Paid induction and TCI training

Dining, travel, and retail discounts

Supportive passionate team

Qualifications

• Completed or currently studying a Diploma of Community Services or relevant qualification.
• Full Australian Drivers License, First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check.
• Empathy, resilience and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Availability across a range of shifts including weekends and overnights.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people with personal care, daily routines and activities.
• Building positive relationships based on trust and respect.
• Creating safe structured therapeutic environments.
• Responding calmly to challenges and behavioral needs.
• Collaborating on individualized care plans.

Skills

Crisis Management

Direct Support

Behavior Management

Behavioral Health

Mediation Experience

Conflict Management

Computer Literacy

Child Protective Services

Experience with Children

Medication Administration

Social Work

Writing Skills

Education

Diploma of Community Services or relevant qualification

Job description

Make a real impact. Every shift is an opportunity to change a life. As a Therapeutic Youth Worker with Lifestyle Solutions youll support young people in care to feel safe build trust and believe in their futures. If youre calm compassionate and ready to make a difference we want to hear from you!

Upcoming Induction

Your first week will be a 5-day face-to-face induction to welcome you to the business and also provide TCI training. If successful you will be required to attend this induction from Monday 20th of October to Friday 24th of October .

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting young people with personal care daily routines and activities
• Building positive relationships based on trust and respect
• Creating safe structured therapeutic environments
• Responding calmly to challenges and behavioural needs
• Collaborating on individualised care plans

What You’ll Bring

• Completed or currently studying a Diploma of Community Services or relevant qualification
• Full Australian Drivers License First Aid and CPR Certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check
• Empathy resilience and a solutions-focused mindset
• Availability across a range of shifts including weekends and overnights

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Salary packaging up to $15900 tax-free
• Entertainment card up to $2650
• Paid 5-day induction and TCI training all the tools you need to feel confident
• Dining travel and retail discounts
• Supportive passionate team

How to Express Your Interest

If youre interested in joining us please submit your Expression of Interest online.

For questions contact Paige at

We Celebrate Diversity

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

Key Skills

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

Employment Type: Gig

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1