Youth Worker - Intensive Therapeutic Care

Anglicare; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community service provider is seeking a Youth Worker for Intensive Therapeutic Care in Liverpool. This role focuses on creating a supportive environment for young people who have faced trauma. Responsibilities include providing emotional support, promoting healing, and assisting in daily living skills. Qualifications include a Diploma of Community Services and a commitment to trauma-informed care. The ideal candidate will have experience in community services and knowledge of child protection legislation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in the community sector.
• Understanding of NSW Child Protection legislation.
• Commitment to training in trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support for young people.
• Promote healing and resilience using trauma-informed strategies.
• Complete shift reports and incident notes.

Skills

Child and adolescent development knowledge

Trauma-informed strategies

Self-regulation skills

Communication abilities

Education

Diploma of Community Services

Job description

This page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role.

Youth Worker - Intensive Therapeutic Care

Liverpool, Australia

Reference: 6840863

• Position Type: Casual
• Location: Liverpool, NSW
• Pay details-Salary packaging: $38.65 (SCSE Level 3) and casual loading

About us:

Anglicare is a leading provider of community services across the ACT and surrounding regions. We are committed to delivering impactful programs that support children, families, and older people. Our work is grounded in compassion, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

About the Role

The ITC Youth Worker plays a vital role in creating a safe, predictable, and supportive environment for young people who have experienced trauma. Working within a therapeutic framework, the Youth Worker will:

• Be Present and Engaged: Actively participate in the daily life of the ITC home, offering stability and emotional support as per rostered shifts.
• Ensure Safety and Wellbeing: Prioritise the physical and psychological safety of young people, responding calmly and effectively to their needs and behaviours.
• Provide Individualised Support: Assist young people with routines, education, appointments, and recreational activities, ensuring these experiences are positive and inclusive.
• Promote Healing and Resilience: Use trauma-informed strategies to help young people regulate emotions, develop life skills, and build healthy relationships.
• Advocate and Report Responsibly: Complete shift notes, incident reports, and mandatory notifications to Police and the Child Protection Helpline in line with legal and organisational requirements.
• Work Within Therapeutic Frameworks: Uphold Anglicare's Code of Conduct and implement the Sanctuary Model principles to create a culture of safety, connection, and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

As an ITC Youth Worker, you will:

• Assist young people to develop appropriate living skills in the areas of healthy meal preparation, domestic chores e.g. washing, household cleaning, garden maintenance and day to day household management needs.
• Build caring relationships with young people to support their ongoing safety and developmental wellbeing including promoting: self-esteem, appropriate health, diet, exercise, hygiene, sexual and personal development.
• Demonstrate your ability to be self-regulated in response to young people who may be distressed or experiencing heightened emotions.
• Implement and maintain therapeutic approaches to support young people under the guidance of a Therapeutic Specialist.
• Complete shift reports and notes in Anglicare database at the end of shift, including incident reports and mandatory reports as per mandatory reporter guidelines if required.

What you will bring:

• Diploma of Community Services (minimum) with 3 years' experience in community sector
• Practical understanding and knowledge of child and adolescent development and the impact on development of relational trauma and abuse.
• A broad knowledge and understanding of NSW Child Protection legislation and the NSW Child Safe Standards for Permanent Care.
• Advocatory for the needs of Aboriginal young people and extended families in care.
• Commitment to training in the trauma informed Sanctuary Model and implementing this model of care in day to day work with young people and all members of their Care Team.
• Completion of the Residential Care Workers Register and Senior First Aid Certification.

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West, ACT is a child-safe organisation.
All applicants are required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) for NSW, and be registered on the NSW Residential Care Workers Register for this role.

Applicants may be required to undertake the psychometric profiling instrument. Additionally, a satisfactory National Criminal History Check will be conducted by the Anglicare team as part of the recruitment process.

You can find out more about us on our website- LinkedIn and Facebook pages.

Join us at Anglicare (NSW South, West & ACT) and make a real difference in the lives of children and families in your community.