THERAPEUTIC YOUTH WORKER - CASUAL

Lifestyle Solutions · Tamworth NSW 2340 · Casual/Holiday
Posted 7d ago

THERAPEUTIC YOUTH WORKER - CASUAL

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Support young people in care to feel safe and build trust.
  • Create safe, structured therapeutic environments and respond to challenges.
  • Mentor young people and assist with daily routines and activities.

Make a Real Impact

Every shift is a chance to change a life. As a Youth Support Worker in Tamworth with Lifestyle Solutions, you’ll support young people in care to feel safe, build trust, and believe in their futures. If you’re calm, compassionate, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • Salary packaging, up to $15,900 tax-free – take home more of your pay
  • Entertainment card, up to $2,650
  • Dining, travel and retail discounts
  • Paid face to face and online training
  • Supportive and passionate team

What You’ll Bring

  • Diploma in Youth Work, Child & Family, or Community Services OR willingness to enrol
  • Current unrestricted Australian driver’s license and probity clearances 
  • Empathy, resilience, and a solutions-focused mindset
  • Full availability across a range of shifts, including weekends and overnights

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Supporting young people with daily routines, care, and activities
  • Building positive relationships based on trust and respect
  • Creating safe, structured therapeutic environments
  • Responding calmly to challenges and behavioural needs
  • Working collaboratively on individualised care plans
  • Mentoring young people to explore interests, hobbies and cultural activities
  • Administering medication safely and following individual support plans
  • Completing clear and factual handover notes and incident reports

Ready to Change Lives?

Induction for this new intake will take place in Tamworth 24th August - 28th August 9am - 5pm

Apply online today! Shortlisting is ongoing, so get in early! All applications must be lodged online via the apply now link.
If you have any additional questions, please email Aaron: aaron.burkill@possabilitygroup.com.au

We Celebrate Diversity

Lifestyle Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We champion inclusion and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTI communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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Skills

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Administering medicationBuilding positive relationshipsCompleting handover notes and incident reportsCreating safe environmentsEmpathyFull availability across shifts including weekends and overnightsMentoring young peopleResilienceResponding calmly to challengesSolutions-focused mindsetSupporting care plansSupporting young peopleWorking collaboratively

Licenses & certifications

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Current unrestricted australian drivers licenseDiploma in child & familyDiploma in community servicesDiploma in youth workProbity clearances

Perks & benefits

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Entertainment card, up to $2,650Paid face to face and online trainingSalary packaging, up to $15,900 tax-free

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