At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in building life skills and achieving independence.
- Company: Join Junction Support Services, a leading not-for-profit making a real difference.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, 5 weeks annual leave, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team culture focused on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Empower young people and change lives every day.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Youth Work or related field; experience with vulnerable youth is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 $ per year.
Targeted Care Package (TCP) Support Worker
Continued Care Services | Empower Young People. Change Futures.
As a Targeted Care Package (TCP) Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting young people as they transition towards independence.
You'll provide practical, emotional and community-based support, helping young people build the life skills, confidence and resilience needed to thrive.
This role combines mentorship, advocacy, daily living support and community engagement to achieve meaningful outcomes for young people.
- What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting young people to develop independent living skills
- Assisting with daily activities including cooking, cleaning and budgeting
- Encouraging participation in education, employment and community activities
- Building positive, professional relationships with young people
- Promoting healthy decision-making and positive behavioural outcomes
- Advocating for young people's goals, wellbeing and rights
- Providing a safe, therapeutic and trauma-informed environment
- Completing case notes, reports and administrative requirements
- Working collaboratively with case managers and multidisciplinary teams
- Supporting young people to achieve their individual goals and aspirations
What We're Looking For
We're seeking passionate, resilient and motivated people who genuinely want to make a positive impact in the lives of young people.
You will bring
- A positive, can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills
- The ability to build trust and meaningful relationships
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
- Compassion, patience and emotional resilience
- An understanding of person-centred and trauma-informed practice
- Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including afternoons and weekends
- A commitment to promoting safety, empowerment and positive outcomes for young people
About you
- Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services, Welfare or a related field
- Current unrestricted Driver's Licence
- Current Victorian Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience supporting vulnerable young people, children or individuals with complex needs is desirable
- Highly Regarded
- Experience in Out of Home Care, Youth Residential Care, Disability Support or Community Services
- Understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices
- Knowledge of child-safe and culturally safe practices
About Us
Junction Support Services is an award-winning regional not-for-profit that has been empowering brighter futures for more than 35 years.
We deliver trauma-informed housing, health, disability, education and family services across regional Victoria and NSW, supporting more than 2,500 people each year.
- Why join Junction
- Increase your take home pay with a generous salary packaging
- Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave pro rata, with 17.5% leave loading on 4 of those weeks
- Ongoing professional development
- Clinical supervision and debriefing opportunities
- Access to agency vehicles for work related travel
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Make a genuine difference every day
Applications close
Thursday 26 November
Applications may close prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Child Safety
Junction Support Services is a child-safe organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability or lived experience of disability, and people of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations.
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TCP Support Worker in Bairnsdale employer: Junction
Junction Support Services is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering vulnerable communities, particularly Aboriginal people and families, through culturally safe and trauma-informed case management. Located in Wangaratta, the organisation fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture, offering generous benefits such as salary packaging, extensive annual leave, and ongoing professional development opportunities. By joining our team, you will not only contribute to meaningful change but also grow personally and professionally in a role that values connection and community impact.
