Therapeutic Youth Worker - Casual
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Job no: 496164
Employment type: Casual
Location: Adelaide
Categories: Child & Family Services
Make a Real Impact
Every shift is an opportunity to change a life. As a Youth Support Worker with Lifestyle Solutions in Adelaide, you'll help young people in care feel safe, supported, and empowered to reach their potential. If you're calm under pressure, compassionate, and passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free so you can take home more of your pay
- Entertainment benefits of up to $2,650
- Discounts on dining, travel, and retail
- Paid face-to-face and online training
- Ongoing support from a passionate and experienced team
- Meaningful work that creates positive outcomes for young people
What You'll Bring
- Minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Community Services, or a related field
- Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
- Relevant probity clearances or willingness to obtain them
- Strong communication skills, empathy, resilience, and a solutions-focused approach
- Availability to work across a 24/7 roster, including weekends, overnight shifts, and public holidays
- The ability to commit to a minimum of four passive (sleepover) shifts per fortnight
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting young people with daily routines, personal care, and community activities
- Building positive relationships based on trust, consistency, and respect
- Creating safe, structured, and therapeutic environments
- Responding calmly and effectively to challenging situations and behaviours
- Working collaboratively to implement individualised care plans
- Encouraging participation in hobbies, interests, cultural connections, and community engagement
- Administering medication in line with policies and individual support plans
- Completing accurate case notes, incident reports, and handovers
Ready to Change Lives?
Apply online today. Shortlisting and interviews will occur as applications are received, so don't delay!
All applications must be submitted via the Apply Now link.
For further information, please contact Kiane at kiane.medwell@possabilitygroup.com.au
We Celebrate Diversity
Lifestyle Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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