Therapeutic Carer

Have you had experience in youth, social or support work?
We are seeking a dedicated individual who is passionate about making an impact on the lives of young people in our community.

About Us
At Treehouse we are creating “innovative families”, a living arrangement between trained professionals and children/young people who have experienced trauma neglect or abuse. We work together, with children and young people, encouraging them to begin the process of moving through their trauma. Allowing them a safe space to build rapport, form attachments and feel confident to transition out of survival mode.

We nurture and encourage them to develop their identity and sense of self, fostering their physical, emotional, social and psychological wellbeing to better themselves and their future lives.

The Opportunity
The goal of the Therapeutic Carer is to contribute to the family environment for the children of Treehouse so that they can learn and grow in a safe, loving, and nurturing environment. Directly reporting to the House Supervisor, you will support the development of each young person and the running of the household. Some responsibilities include:

• Work across a rotating roster (day shifts, evening shifts including sleepovers and active nights) to cover shifts in the placement to ensure consistent care for children and young people.
• Create and maintain a positive therapeutic environment while upholding safety standards for the children and young people in care.
• Follow and implement the young person's case plan, behaviour support plan and cultural plan to address their unique needs and goals.
• Ensure the completion of daily case notes utilising internal case management systems in order to maintain accurate and up to date records of the children and young people in care.
• Where applicable, contribute to the young person's leaving care plan.
• Attend monthly team meetings and supervision in a group and individual setting.
• Communicate, collaborate and liaise effectively with both internal and external stakeholders involved in the care and support of children and young people.
• Adhere to OOHC regulation acting in accordance with the mandatory reporting guide to ensure the safety and welfare of children and young people.
• Adhere to all relevant medical protocols for children and young people including administering and storage of medication.
• Adhere to Treehouse Innovative Families safety protocols that safeguard both the young people and the team, i.e. hazard and incident reporting.

Why work for Treehouse Innovative Families?

• Attractive award remuneration plus penalties and 11.5% superannuation.
• Consistent fortnightly roster lines for permanent team members that help to enable a better work life balance.
• Comprehensive initial and ongoing training and development, making this role suitable for both experienced individuals and entry-level social work/ community services students/
• Full access to an internal learning and development officer and modern training platform. You will have access to training opportunities such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, P.A.R.T and Mental Health first aid all for free!
• Fantastic and fun wellbeing initiatives such as an annual employee wellness reimbursement, yearly organisational events, smaller house events with your team, RUOK day and Steptember.
• Free and confidential accessibility for you and your immediate family to our amazing world class wellness app Sonder
• Monthly group and individual Supervision with qualified and knowledgeable specialist House Supervisors.
• The opportunity to be part of a diverse and passionate team (that feels like a family) working in a challenging role, making a real impact on the lives of young people.

Selection Criteria/Requirements

• Valid NSW Paid Working with Children Check and National Police Check or being willing and eligible to obtain one prior to commencement.
• Consent to be added to the Residential Care Workers Register
• Valid first aid certificate or willing to obtain within 1 month.
• Available to work across a full shift pattern (mornings, evenings and sleepover)
• Valid Australian Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle (Our house locations can be outside of public transport routes).
• Attained or working towards a relevant Bachelor's Degree, Diploma or Certificate IV (Community Services, Youth/Social Work, etc.)
• Experience working with young people/children.
• Basic knowledge/understanding of trauma (highly regarded)
• Knowledge of the out-of-home-care and residential care system (highly regarded)
• Experience working in other support work related fields, i.e. disability, mental health, aged care and child care.

How to apply
If interested in applying for the role, please apply through the recruitment platform attaching your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection requirements. Successful applicants will be contacted by Human Resources for a phone interview. We look forward to receiving your application.
Candidates of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island background are encouraged to apply.

Treehouse Innovative Families promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and encourages applications from people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background. Applicants are welcome to elaborate on experience they may have working with children from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse background.’

Treehouse Innovative Families promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal children, and encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples. Applicants are welcome to elaborate on experience they may have working with Aboriginal children and/or communities
Treehouse Innovative Families promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children,

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