Therapeutic Youth Worker – Child & Family Services
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Job no: 495639
Employment type: Casual, Part Time Fixed Term
Location: Perth
Categories: Child & Family Services
- Casual
- Training and 24/7 Support
- Shift Times/Roster Line/ House specific/Special skill set/New Service
The role
As a member of the Child and Family Service Delivery team, provide reliable, responsive and flexible services to the people we support in a friendly, caring and empathetic way. This is better service.
Your role is to actively support a child, young person and their family to help create a positive impact in their lives. You must ensure the safety and wellbeing of the people we support; and to follow the policies, procedures and code of conduct of Lifestyle Solutions while doing so.
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 driver’s 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 $15,900 general and $2,650 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.
How to apply
All applications must be lodged online.
For all enquiries please contact Chynna Roberts - chynna.roberts@possabilitygroup.com.au or call 0439 045 036
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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Advertised: W. Australia Standard Time
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