Company

Lifestyle SolutionsSee more

addressAddressNewcastle, NSW
CategorySocial Care

Job description

Are you passionate about providing individualised and high-quality care for individuals with complex needs and disabilities?

About Us:

At Lifestyle Solutions, we provide essential services to individuals with disabilities, young people, and children in out-of-home care, along with their families and communities. We believe in equality for everyone, and you can learn more about our organisation here.

About The Role:

As a Therapeutic Support Worker (Intensive Therapeutic Care – Significant Disabilities), you will play a crucial role in providing personalised care and support to our clients.

In this role, you will meet young individuals daily care needs such as personal hygiene, health and well-being, medical, transportation, recreational and educational support needs.

As the successful applicant, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Promote and support positive relationships and connection for children and young people with family, culture, and community.
  • Empower young people to set and achieve personal goals, fostering a sense of agency and autonomy in their lives.
  • Provide positive behaviour support, therapeutic interventions and safety to young people who may experience events of escalation and crisis.
  • Document accurately events and developments related to the day-to-day provision of care for the young individuals’ journey with Lifestyle Solutions.
  • Teach important capacity building skills to young individuals diagnosed with disability, complex needs, and behaviours.
  • Ensure NDIS plans are accessible while in our care.
  • Support young people in developing essential life skills, including education, vocational training, and independent living skills.
  • Advocate for the rights and needs of the children and young people.
  • Act as a mentor and role model, providing guidance and support in developing healthy interpersonal relationships.

About You:

We are looking for Therapeutic Youth Workers who have a demonstrated passion for helping children and young people heal and grow through understanding and support in offering support to young individuals with disabilities and complex support needs, helping them lead fulfilling lives and promoting their independence.

  • Demonstrated experience working with individuals with autism and complex trauma.
  • Experience in trauma-informed care and person-centered care.
  • Ability to manage restrictive behaviors with patience, empathy and compassion.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an understanding of nonverbal cues such as body language, facial expressions, gestures and emotions.
  • An interest in the outdoors and willingness to join imaginative explorer in fun filled activities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with the ability to express ideas, thoughts and information clearly.
  • Willingness to undergo relevant training and development opportunities.

Essential qualifications include a current paid working with children check, national police check, valid driver’s license, and a suitable minimum qualification, lived experience or be eligible and interested in completing a traineeship.  

What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly rates based on SCHADS Award
  • Salary packaging with $15,900 general and $2,650 entertainment benefits
  • Career and personal development opportunities
  • Unrivalled professional supervision and support
  • All needed resources provided 
  • Schedule flexibility and workplace culture
  • Paid face to face and online training
  • Dynamic Clinical and Practice support teams
  • 24/7 crisis and incident response support
  • Free confidential counselling support
  • Monthly supervision, reflective practice and teamwork planning

How to Apply:

Please contact Wendy at **********@lifestylesolutions.org.au for any enquiries.

Make a difference with us! Apply now to be part of a team committed to protecting and enhancing the lives of those who need it most.

Our organisation is dedicated to safeguarding children and young people, and as such, all applicants will undergo an extensive screening process before appointment. Lifestyle Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. 

Refer code: 2280826. Lifestyle Solutions - The previous day - 2024-05-24 23:20

Lifestyle Solutions

Newcastle, NSW
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