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Intensive Therapeutic Care Worker. Permanent Part Time & Casual - Tweed Heads & GoonellabahApply now Job no: 505322Employment type: Casual, Part TimeLocation: Lismore & Far North CoastCategories: Child, Youth & FamilyHourly ratesfrom $37.73 + super dependent on qualifications and experiencePaid face to face training within your first 12 months of employment - including TCI & CARE Training24-hour management support with a National After-Hours Service teamEmployee benefits program, including access to Fitness Passport, wellbeing support, discounted health insurance, car servicing and travel club membership.About the RoleAs a Therapeutic Youth Worker, you will provide direct support, care and mentorship to children and young people living in Intensive Therapeutic Care homes across Tweed Heads and Goonellabah. We have young people that we support across the area who have experienced childhood trauma, abuse or neglect and may have a mental health, physical or psychosocial disability.To be successful in this role, you will be a resilient problem solver, who can adapt to an ever-changing environment and be a strong advocate for the young people you support. You will need to have availability to work a 24/7 roster including night and weekend shifts.Youll undertake a variety of day-to-day duties;Develop a caring, safe and trusting relationship with the young personMeet the day to day needs of children and young people and working within the legislative requirements and LWB initiatives, such as We Put Children FirstProvide daily care, supervision and role modellingSupport the child or young person to participate in school, vocational training or employmentParticipate in team meetings, reflective practice and supervision, debriefing and various support activitiesSkills & ExperienceA Diploma in Community Services or related field, OR Current enrolment into Degree or Diploma(Note: a qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificateAustralian Drivers LicenceWillingness to assist with activities of daily living, including personal care (if required).Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NSW Working with Children Check.How to ApplyInclude your resume and covering letter in one document, click Apply and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Emma Kennedy via recruitment@lwb.org.auCandidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.Applications close at midnight on Sunday 3rd August 2025Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client''s individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to applyAdvertised: 15 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: 03 Aug 2025 23:55 AUS Eastern Standard TimeWe will email you new jobs that match this search.Ok, we will send you jobs like this.The email address was invalid, please check for errors.You will be a part of the Young People''s day to day care and supervision, providing transport and mentoring them through activities in daily living.Expression of interestNo expression of interest currently availableYou will be a part of the Young People''s day to day care and supervision, providing transport and mentoring them through activities in daily living. #J-18808-Ljbffr