THERAPEUTIC YOUTH WORKER - Female Only

THERAPEUTIC YOUTH WORKER - Female Only
Campbelltown, Werrington & Penrith
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
Casual / Part-time / Full-time

Pegasus Care provides trauma-informed, therapeutic care to children and young people in Out-of-Home Care. Our work is grounded in safety, dignity and consistency, and we place strong emphasis on supporting our staff to deliver high-quality care in a structured and well-supervised environment.

We are currently seeking Therapeutic Youth Workers to support children and young people in Out-of-Home Care homes across Sydney.

Why work with Supported Accommodation Services

You’ll join a service that values professionalism, emotional maturity and strong boundaries, and actively supports its workers.

• Predictable monthly rosters
• Strong on-shift support and supervision
• Leaders who are present and understand frontline work
• A respectful, values-led workplace
• Competitive Pay rates and Weekly pay
• Staff rewards and recognition program
• Referral Bonuses

Training and development

You don’t need to have everything figured out on day one.

• Trauma-informed practice support
• Clear guidance on documentation and boundaries
• Structured induction and supported shifts
• Pathways into senior, specialist and leadership roles

Pay and conditions

• Competitive pay rate plus penalties
• Weekly pay
• Casual, part-time and full-time opportunities

About you

You are calm, emotionally steady and able to hold boundaries with warmth and consistency. You communicate clearly, work well within a team and are open to feedback. You understand the importance of safety, predictability and therapeutic relationships in a secure OOHC environment.

 Essential Experience

• Minimum 6 months paid experience working in Out-of-Home Care.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III, IV or Diploma of Community Services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of therapeutic, strengths-based and person-centred care
• ARC therapeutic model training (or willingness to complete)

Mandatory requirements (or willingness to obtain)

• NSW Working With Children Check
• National Police Check (less than 12 months)
• NSW Driver’s Licence
• First Aid and CPR
• NDIS Orientation Modules
• Australian working rights
• Two relevant referees

Interview process

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview. To support a smooth and efficient recruitment process, candidates will be required to bring original documentation to interview, including:

• Relevant qualifications and certifications
• Current National Police Check (issued within the last 12 months)
• NSW Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Three forms of valid identification
• Contact details for three professional referees

Female-identified role – legal notice

This role is open to female applicants only. Recruitment for this position is conducted in accordance with the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (sections 31 and 50) and the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (section 30), as being female is a genuine occupational requirement to provide safe, appropriate and dignified care to female children and young people.

Our Commitment

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Diversity information, where provided, is not used as part of the selection process.