About Us

At Treehouse we are creating “innovative families”, a living arrangement between trained professionals and children/young people who have experienced trauma neglect or abuse. We work together, with children and young people, encouraging them to begin the process of moving through their trauma. Allowing them a safe space to build rapport, form attachments and feel confident to transition out of survival mode.

We nurture and encourage them to develop their identity and sense of self, fostering their physical, emotional, social and psychological well being to better themselves and their future lives.

An exciting opportunity exists for a social worker, youth worker or support worker ready to take on a challenging and rewarding casual role of Therapeutic Carer at Treehouse Innovative Families. We are seeking a dedicated individual who is passionate about making an impact on the lives of young people in our community.

 

The Opportunity

The goal of the casual Therapeutic Carer is to assist with creating a unique, family home setting, which will allow the children to grow in a safe, loving and nurturing environment. Reporting to the House Lead, and working together with live-in staff, you will help support the development of each young person and the running of the household by performing duties such as:

 

  • Build trust and rapport with young people by providing them with a safe, loving environment and trauma-informed care
  • Transporting children/young people to and from school, as well as to and from any co-curricular activities
  • Consistently engaging with the children/young people of the house on both an individual AND group level.
  • Support, communicate and liaise with live-in carers, and attend weekly meetings to debrief and communicate present issues, support plans, etc.
  • Household duties – maintaining a high level of hygiene and cleanliness, preparing nutritional meals, etc.
  • Assisting with showers/baths/bedtime/homework and assignments when needed.
  • Completing appropriate documentation and writing clear and concise case notes at the end of each shift.

 

 

Selection Criteria/Requirements

  • Valid NSW Working with Children Check and National Police Check or being willing and eligible to obtain one prior to commencement
  • Valid Australian Drivers Licence
  • Attained or working towards a relevant Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma or Certificate (Community Services, Youth/Social Work, etc.)
  • Experience with young people/children
  • Basic knowledge/understanding of trauma (highly regarded)
  • Knowledge of the out-of-home-care and residential care system (highly regarded)
  • Available for sleepovers

 

 

What can we offer you?

  • Attractive casual remuneration plus penalties and 10% superannuation
  • Comprehensive initial and ongoing training and development, making this role suitable for both experienced individuals and entry-level social work/community services students.
  • The opportunity to be part of the passionate team, working in a challenging role with a real impact on the lives of young people.

 

How to apply

Please apply via Indeed. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. We look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter containing responses to the above questions! Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. We look forward to receiving your application.

 

Candidates of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island background are encouraged to apply.