Therapeutic Child & Youth Worker - Mt Barker & Southern Suburbs

Mt Barker & Southern Suburbs Locations

Casual Positions, with Potential for Ongoing Permanent Work

Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services, Award Level 3

The Therapeutic Child and Youth Worker, centers around building strong, trusting relationships and delivering structured, responsive support tailored to each individual's developmental, emotional, and cultural needs. You will play a vital role in providing consistent, trauma-informed care to children and young people living in residential care.

While working as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensuring stability, wellbeing, and positive life outcomes for the children and young people; you will make a meaningful impact through the creation of safe and nurturing home environments where young people feel valued, supported, and empowered to heal and grow.

Key Aspects of the Role:

• Trauma-Informed Care & Relationship Building
• Build strong, therapeutic relationships and support young people with complex behaviours using trauma-responsive strategies.
• Emotional Resilience & Self-Awareness
• Maintain emotional regulation and consistency in high-pressure situations, providing calm and reliable support.
• Practical Support & Daily Living Skills
• Assist with routines, personal care, and household tasks, while fostering independence and life skills.
• Cultural Safety & Child-Centered Practice
• Uphold children’s rights and support their identity, voice, and cultural connections—particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

A typical day may include:

• Supporting daily routines including meals, school transports, appointments, and bedtime to provide stability and structure.
• Building trusting relationships and offering emotional support using trauma-informed approaches.
• Promoting life skills and independence through everyday activities such as cooking, personal care, and community outings.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing home environment while completing documentation and collaborating with your team.

• Values-driven culture
• Generous salary sacrifice benefits
• Great professional development opportunities
• A You are Amazing Day – an extra day of paid leave to spend however you want
• A NAIDOC Day - an extra day of paid leave to attend NAIDOC celebrations 
• A supportive, flexible work environment with paid parental leave and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Access to wholesale prices on selected products at Harvey Norman
• Access To Corporate Health Insurance and Annual Flu Vaccinations

We are seeking a highly passionate professional who:

• Has sound communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and establish rapport with clients, staff and external agencies 
• Has demonstrated understanding of appropriate responses to clients with trauma related behaviours that demonstrate high and complex needs 
• Has ability to work in a team environment and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders 
• Has ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work independently 
• Holds Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family interventions, Community Services, Youth Work or equivalent

• Complete our online application process
• Undergo pre-employment testing as part of the recruitment process which will include psychological assessments
• Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate
• Hold a current Safe Environments Certificate (RHAN certification is not accepted)
• Hold a current unencumbered Australian driver’s licence and be willing to drive 
• Be prepared to undertake Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training within 6 months of commencing with Junction and complete a 5-day onboarding and induction process.

To apply for this role, please submit your application via Humanforce. You will be prompted to become a member of our talent community, complete several questions and upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Please ensure these documents are ready before you begin your application.

For further confidential enquiries, please contact;

Natalie Holman, Workforce Coordinator, PH: 0429 092 ***.

• Applications Close: COB, 03 September 2026

Junction is an equal opportunity employer that embraces a culture of diversity. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Junction is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child and family abuse.