Job Description

CASPA SERVICES LTD - POSITION VACANCY - Therapeutic Care Worker - Darwin, NT

• Currently recruiting for FEMALE Therapeutic Care Worker ONLY.
• Make a difference in the lives of children, young people, families, and communities across Darwin, Northern Territory, particularly Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse groups
• Evidence and research-based approach that values innovative thought and creativity

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an excellent opportunity for Therapeutic Care Workers with experience working with children, young people and families to join CASPA's Residential Care Team in Darwin, NT.

Working with the ITRC model, you will strive to enhance the lives of young people in our Residential Out-of-Home Care program incorporating a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach. You will help create a home-like environment and tailor your support to the individual needs of each young person. You will support young people in attaining their educational goals, undertaking extracurricular activities aligned with their interests, and supporting their connection to community and family.

Participant-Specific Requirements:

To best support the safety and therapeutic needs of the young people in our
care, this role is currently open to female applicants only in accordance with
applicable equal opportunity legislation, as it constitutes a genuine
occupational requirement.

The position involves providing therapeutic care
to young people who have experienced significant trauma. To support their
safety, well-being, and recovery, care arrangements are tailored to meet their
individual needs, including gender-specific support preferences.

These requirements are considered reasonable and necessary to meet the participant’s support needs and to deliver safe and effective person-centred support. Where participant-specific requirements apply, these are assessed as genuine occupational requirements necessary for the effective delivery of services in accordance with applicable legislation, including the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.

To obtain a comprehensive overview of the skills and experience required, key responsibilities, and CASPA's hiring process, please email NTcareers@caspa.org.au.

Please note: Our Therapeutic Residential Care program runs in a 24/7 roster model. Therefore, successful candidates will be required to work various shifts, including day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships with children and young people by building trust through visible interest and active engagement
• Act as an appropriate adult role model, seeking to engage young people in purposeful activities aimed at developing life skills and self-worth
• Support the involvement of family and, where applicable, facilitate family visits/connections and the promotion of positive family relationships with children and young people to suit individual needs
• Promote and encourage positive relationships with peers and other persons significant to the child/young person
• Assist the child/young person to participate as fully as possible in making decisions about the activities undertaken
• Demonstrate an empathic understanding of complex trauma, incorporating this understanding into everyday interactions, as well as responding to pain-based behaviour in a sensitive and non-punitive way.

Skills & Experience

• Either hold or actively work towards a formal qualification in allied health, community services, or family support. A Certificate IV or higher is required
• All staff must have a valid NT OCHRE Card
• All staff must maintain a full current state or territory driver's licence and keep it on hand whenever they drive a CASPA vehicle
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification - must be obtained at your own cost
• Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, and Child Protection History Check

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• We believe taking care of your physical health is important. That’s why we offer subsidised memberships at a range of fitness providers and locations to support your wellbeing.
• As a not-for-profit organisation, our employees to receive up to $15,900 of their salary tax-free plus additional benefits.
• CASPA have a partnership with Summerland Bank through their Priority Partner Program. CASPA employees can assess special banking benefits
• CASPA has a partnership with Medibank, and all employees can access benefits and discounts through Medibank.
• Comprehensive systems, including a Human Resources Information System and a Central Rostering System.
• 12% Super Guarantee
• Generous Leave Entitlements
• Supervision Sessions and opportunities for Internal Training, Career Growth & Progression

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

CASPA Services Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of specialised care services to support complex trauma-based needs for children, young people, families, and people living with disabilities. Our programs include Therapeutic Intensive Residential Care, Intensive Family Preservation, Therapeutic Foster Care, Restoration, and other associated care types; we are a registered NDIS provider and operate a social enterprise Maintenance and repairs business. As a growing and diversifying organisation, we have approximately 700+ employees working in communities across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. CASPA is a Child Safe Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We are seeking to employ those who reflect the diversity of our young people to ensure we can support each individual's needs and wants while aligning with our values: ' Inspiring People to Thrive'

Criminal History Checks and a valid driver's licence are requirements for employment at CASPA. Working with Children checks will be required for frontline roles in direct contact with Young People.

HOW TO APPLY

Please include a current Resume supported by a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role and submit your application as soon as possible. Applications will be assessed as received.

To obtain a comprehensive overview of the skills and experience required, key responsibilities, and CASPA's hiring process, please email NTcareers@caspa.org.au.

A comprehensive mandatory Induction and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training will be provided upon commencement.