About the job
As a Youth Worker in the Therapeutic Residential Care program with Mackillop, you will embark on a rewarding journey of providing intensive, trauma-informed support to children and young people facing complex emotional and psychological challenges. Your impact will be profound, as you help these young individuals build trust, experience safety, and form positive relationships in both residential and community settings. The team thrives on collaboration, compassion, and a shared commitment to fostering healing and growth.
You'll be responsible for
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Building therapeutic relationships
Creating meaningful connections that help young people regulate emotions and develop social skills.🛡️
Supporting young people
Providing assistance to young people through complex and high-risk behaviours using trauma-informed practices.📚
Implementing care frameworks
Maintaining therapeutic care frameworks based on attachment theory and behaviour support.Key criteria
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Trauma-informed support experience
Experience providing trauma-informed support to young people.View
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Individualised case plan implementation
Proven ability to follow and implement individualised case plans.View
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Strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.View