Job no: 505325
Employment type: Casual, Part Time
Location: Gosford & Central Coast

Categories: Child, Youth & Family

• Do work that matters at one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
• Hourly rate from $37.73 + super dependent on qualifications and experience
• Assessment centre for successful applicants will be held 23rd July 2025
• Paid face to face training within your first 12 months of employment including TCI & CARE Training
• 8-day induction program
• 24-hour management support with a National After-Hours Service team
• Employee benefits program, including access to discounted health insurance, car servicing and travel club membership.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• A Diploma in Community Services or related field, OR willingness to complete a Diploma offered by LWB (Note: a qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)
• Current Provide First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Australian Drivers Licence
  Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NSW Working with Children Check.

Provide direct support, care and mentorship to children and young people living in Intensive Therapeutic Care homes across the Central Coast. 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. We currently have part time and casual opportunities available.

You’ll undertake a variety of day-to-day duties;

• Meet the day to day needs of children and young people and working within the legislative requirements and LWB initiatives, such as We Put Children First
• Provide daily care, supervision and role modelling
• Facilitate activities that connect the child or young person with their family, community and culture
• Support the child or young person to participate in school, vocational training or employment
• Participate in team meetings, reflective practice and supervision, debriefing and various support activities