Support Workers (Residential) - ITC - Multiple roles - Wagga Wagga

CareSouth is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We warmly welcome any questions regarding the position and ask that they be directed to the hiring manager as outlined below.

About CareSouth

30 years young, CareSouth is growing, offering rewarding opportunities across NSW. We are a community-based organisation with a big heart supporting the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people and families every day.

What we are looking for :

• Preferred Completed or studying towards a Diploma of Community Services or other relevant Diploma or willing to enrol
• Ability to work a variety of shifts : mornings, afternoons, weekends, sleepovers
• First Nations people are encouraged to apply

About the role

As a Support Worker in an Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) model you will :

• Support children / young people to achieve personal goals
• Assist children / young people to build their personal resilience and navigate complex emotions and triggers
• Support connection to family & culture
• Encourage and aid participation in education & extracurricular activities to promote competence and stability in day-to-day life
• Transport and daily care as required
• Work alongside our clinical and casework team with children and young people at the forefront of all practice.

CareSouth can offer you

• A compassionate, supportive, and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted, and determined.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum
• 24 / 7 After Hours Call centre to allow you to leave work at work.
• Free, confidential, and independent Employee Assistance Program (inc. free access to physical, mental, financial online supports)
• Tailored professional development pathways.
• 24 / 7 access to our online eLearning system.
• Regular team meetings, group supervision and clinical reflective practice sessions.

Be a part of something great

Our people are the reason why CareSouth is a great place to work. We proudly live by our organisational values and offer a range of tangible benefits and opportunities. We warmly welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds to work with us. We want you to bring your authentic self to work, so you can take your best self home!

To Apply :   Please review the Position Description and selection criteria. Your application must include a copy of your updated resume. Please note that only applicants who are invited to an interview will be contacted via email. Previous applicants need not apply.

CareSouth warmly welcomes EVERYONE, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination.

NOTE :  Positions are subject to a Working with Children / Vulnerable People clearance and satisfactory National Police Check and current First Aid Certificate

Enquiries to : Victoria Hogan, Program Manager on 1300 554 260

Attachments :

• Position Description Support Worker - ITC & ITCSD - Final - May 2024.pdf