Locations: Central Coast and Surrounding Areas.

Be Recruitment is seeking passionate and skilled Therapeutic Youth Workers to join a dedicated team delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care to children and young people with complex needs.

This role is within a residential care setting and requires candidates to hold a minimum Cert IV qualification in Community Services, Youth Work, or a related field – this is non-negotiable.

About the Role

As a Therapeutic Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people who have experienced significant trauma, abuse, and neglect. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Provide consistent therapeutic care, grounded in trauma-informed practice

• Model positive, pro-social behaviours to help young people develop healthy relationships and life skills

• Create a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment

• Support young people in understanding and managing trauma-related behaviours

• Encourage engagement in educational, recreational, and community activities

• Assist with daily routines including personal care, meals, school attendance, and appointments

• Maintain accurate records and incident reports in line with organisational procedures

Key Requirements

• Cert IV or higher in Community Services, Youth Work or similar – mandatory

• Minimum six months of paid experience working as a Therapeutic Youth Worker – mandatory

• International Police Check if you have lived overseas for more than 12 months – mandatory

• Full NSW Driver’s Licence

• Current First Aid and CPR certification

• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check

• COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption

• Foundational Elements of Therapeutic Care Training

• Joint Protocol Training for Residential Workers

• Availability to work a rotating roster, including days, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates

• Supportive team environment with ongoing supervision and debriefing

• Opportunities for professional development and further training in therapeutic care and trauma-informed practice

• Flexible shifts across multiple locations

If you’re committed to making a genuine difference in the lives of young people and have the skills and qualifications required, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team focused on transforming the future for children and young people in care.