Youth Worker – Casual: North West Tasmania
Therapeutic Residential Care at Inspire at Home Program
Casual
About Us
CatholicCare Tasmania is the primary social services agency of the Catholic Church across Tasmania. We have 60 years’ experience delivering a wide range of services and support to improve individual, family and community wellbeing. Our services are available and open to all with a particular focus on families, young people and children.
About the Role
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young people? CatholicCare Tasmania’s Inspire at Home Program is seeking dedicated and compassionate Youth Workers to join our team. This is your opportunity to provide 24/7 therapeutic residential care to young people aged 12–18, helping them overcome life challenges and thrive in a healing, supportive environment.
As a Youth Worker you will work collaboratively with Key Workers, Placement Leads, and Therapeutic Specialists to support young people in achieving personal growth, developing independent living skills, and building positive relationships.
As a Youth Worker, you will:
- Create and maintain a trauma-informed therapeutic environment tailored to the individual needs of young people.
- Role model positive behaviours, and support young people with anger management, conflict resolution, and daily routines.
- Facilitate “living-learning” experiences that encourage the development of independent living skills.
- Support the implementation of therapeutic care plans, safety plans, and behaviour response plans.
- Build safe, trusting relationships with young people and encourage their participation in education, house operations, and personal development programs.
- Respond to crises effectively, ensuring the safety and well-being of young people and the household.
- Collaborate with Key Workers and Placement Leads to maintain a cohesive approach to care.
About You
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
- Experience working with young people who present challenging behaviors and an understanding of trauma-informed care.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with young people, colleagues, and other service providers.
- Ability to work flexibly in a 24/7 roster across multiple houses in the program.
- Sound knowledge of relevant statutory requirements, including mandatory reporting, duty of care, and WHS policies.
- Willingness to support household operations, including meal preparation and cleaning.
- Commitment to ongoing training, including Traumatic Crisis Intervention (provided during induction).
- Leadership skills in conflict resolution and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Strong understanding of childhood trauma, adolescent development, and therapeutic care practices.
- A commitment to safety, well-being, and CatholicCare’s values.
Essential Requirements
- Current Working with Vulnerable People registration (Tasmania)
- National Police Criminal History Check
- Valid Driver’s Licence
What We Offer:
- Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
- Four (4) bonus leave days per year
- Be part of an organisation committed to compassion, service, and community well-being
- Opportunities for professional development
- Supportive, values-driven work environment
Apply Now
To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria and outlining your motivation, relevant skills and experience for the role. For further information, including the Position Description, please contact Kristy Douglas via email: kristy.douglas@AOHTAS.ORG.AU.
Applications close 20 August 2025 at 4:00pm
CatholicCare Tasmania is committed to safeguarding the interests of children and young people. We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will need to evidence their registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check as part of the recruitment process.
