Therapeutic Youth Worker - Merredin
Lifestyle Solutions
- Perth, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Therapeutic Youth Worker | Child & Family Services
- Merredin located
- Casual Role
- Mentoring and skill development - guiding young people to develop independent living skills
- Being a positive role model and providing positive support in areas such as emotional behaviour, personal care and hygiene, transport, education, cooking and domestic duties
- Administering medication and adherence to support plans
- Completing clear, concise and factual handover notes and incident reports
- Managing complex and challenging behaviours (including aggressive behaviours)
- Helping young people to engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities
- Strong communication skills
- Current driver's license (mandatory requirement)
- Current With Children Check (or be willing to obtain)
- Current First Aid Certificate, HLTAID003
- Be willing to be available to work a 24/7 rotating roster which includes evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers and weekend shifts
- Previous experience supporting young people with a range of behavioural concerns and needs
- Vaccination against Covid-19
- Hour rate based on SCHADS Award 2.1-2.2 (pending qualifications)
- Team based structure and an inclusive culture
- Ongoing training & development
Applications close: 10 Apr 2024 W. Australia Standard Time