• Intensive Therapeutic Care | Child & Family Services
• New south-western Sydney location
• Permanent full-time & Casual roles available!

Own It – How we get the job done

We are opening a new service in Greenacre in south-western Sydney where we are fortunate to assist young people in our Out of Home Care Accommodation Services. These young people have a range of conditions including autism, ADHD, aggression and other challenging behaviours.

We are seeking Therapeutic Youth Workers who are resilient and have a sound understanding of the importance of supporting children and young people in line our commitment to the Child Protection Act 1999.

As a Therapeutic Youth Worker your responsibilities will include:

• 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

Make It Matter – What you will bring to make a difference in other’s lives

• Previous experience and/or demonstrated motivation to work with customers, children and young people
• Current driver’s license (mandatory requirement)
• Working With Children Check (or 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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: Our funding contracts with Government Departments require that ITC Therapeutic Youth Workers hold specific qualifications or are enrolled to obtain prior to commencing:

• Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, Disability, Children's Services, Counselling, Case Management or relevant field.

Keep Calm and Be Happy – How you will interact with people and other benefits

Joining Lifestyle Solutions will give you the satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of young people. Our team is here because we care, and because of this, we have an enriching and rewarding culture within our teams. Other benefits include:

• Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award 2.2 (pending qualifications)
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Self-Organising Team based structure and an inclusive culture. You will have autonomy and the opportunity to make decisions and implement your ideas to provide Better Service to the people we support
• Therapeutic & Behavioural support from a national team of clinicians to reduce harmful behaviour, develop customer social skills and mentor staff
• Crisis and incident support from national 24/7 Incident Response team
• Reflective Practice training and ongoing practice support from Practice Development specialists
• We take COVID-19 seriously and provide PPE, regular information updates and practice the latest health advice

Respect – Who we are and why we do it

We’re people who care. Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with a disability, young people and children in Out of Home Care, their families, and communities. Our customers receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our national workforce is committed to providing service that is reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly, empathetic, and caring.

We believe everyone is equal.

We stand for everyone in society having equal opportunity and equal respect. We do this by providing our customers access to quality services and dedicated people who make a real difference in their lives. We believe this is everyone’s fundamental right. You can learn more about us here.

Join Us – Next steps

All applications must be lodged online, via the Apply Now link. 

For all enquiries regarding this position, please contact Rachel Shorrock on 0447 397 665. 

The NSW Government Public Health Order requires that all disability workers must have their first COVD-19 vaccine dose by 9am 25 October 2021 and two doses by 9am 29 November 2021.  Evidence of a COVID-19 Certificate or medical contraindication certificate will be required.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from under-represented communities and groups are strongly encouraged. We can provide adjustments to the recruitment process if required; please contact the Talent Professional on the number above to discuss how we can help.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.