Youth Worker - PPT and Casual - ITM and TCH - South Western Sydney
Marist180 is a child-safe organisation. We are committed to prioritising the safety, wellbeing, rights and voices of children and young people in everything we do. We expect all employees to actively contribute to a culture where child safety is understood, championed and everyone takes responsibility for identifying, reporting and responding to concerns.
About Marist180
Marist180 is a child-safe organisation. We are committed to prioritising the safety, wellbeing, rights and voices of children and young people in everything we do. We expect all employees to actively contribute to a culture where child safety is understood, championed and everyone takes responsibility for identifying, reporting and responding to concerns.
About the Role
Marist180 is seeking passionate and committed Youth Workers to join our Therapeutic Care Home (TCH) and Immediate Transition Model (ITM) programs.
In this rewarding role, you will provide therapeutic, trauma-informed support to children and young people aged 0–18 years who have experienced significant adversity and require a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. You will play a key role in supporting their wellbeing, emotional development, daily living skills, education, and community participation while building positive and meaningful as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the implementation of individual care plans and support young people to achieve positive outcomes through relationship-based practice. Depending on operational requirements, you may work across both ITM and TCH programme.
This role operates on a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays, sleepovers, and active overnight shifts.
Experience & Skills:
- Experience working with children and young people who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect or significant adversity.
- Understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic care principles.
- Ability to build and maintain therapeutic relationships with children and young people.
- Experience supporting children and young people with complex behaviours and support needs.
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong communication, conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ethical practice.
- Sound written communication and record keeping skills.
- Understanding of child protection and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.
- Actively contribute to a child-safe organisation by championing the safety, wellbeing, rights and voices of children and young people; recognising and reporting child-safety concerns; and contributing to an open, accountable and learning culture where concerns, incidents and feedback are used to strengthen practice and prevent harm.
Qualifications:
- Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Community Services, Youth Work, Mental Health or related discipline
- Training in trauma-informed care, therapeutic care, crisis intervention or behaviour support.
- For Aboriginal Staff, a qualification is desirable, but experience and willingness to participate in training is acceptable.
- Diploma or higher qualification in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural Sciences or related discipline.
Work Requirements:
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Current NSW Working With Children Check.
- National Criminal History Check.
- Eligibility to work in Australia.
- Ability to work a rotating roster including weekends, public holidays, sleepovers and active overnight shifts.
- Provide consent to complete a verification of the Residential Care Workers Register managed by Office of the Children's Guardian
At Marist180, you will receive:
- A comprehensive orientation and training program.
- Ongoing professional development and mentoring throughout your career journey.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 wellbeing and crisis support for you and your family.
Marist 180 provide Equal Employment Opportunities for everyone. We value the benefits of diversity and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, mental health as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.
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Youth Worker - PPT and Casual - ITM and TCH - South Western Sydney in Blacktown employer: Marist180
Marist180 is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a child-safe environment where the wellbeing and rights of children and young people are paramount. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from collaborative work culture, flexible arrangements, and opportunities to engage in meaningful therapeutic interventions that make a real difference in the lives of those they support. Located in Blacktown, NSW, the organisation fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from all backgrounds to enrich its mission.
