Join the
Kids Out West Team

As a Therapeutic Youth Worker with Kids Out West, you'll make a difference in the lives of children and young people who are in Out of Home care. You'll provide effective, flexible and high quality care for kids and young people with high and complex needs, in accordance to their case and behavioral plans.  

It's a wrap!  Our 2023 recruitment round for  Therapeutic Youth Workers is now completed for the year.  If you would like to be considered for our first 2024 recruitment round and training please read on, and complete the pre-screening questionnaire below.

About You:

• You're passionate about working with vulnerable children, and you want to help make a positive change in their lives. 

• You're a great problem solver, and you've got excellent conflict resolution skills. 

• You're keen on travelling locally and across NSW.

• You're able to work a variety of shifts across a 24/7 roster, including weekend and overnight shifts. 

• You've done the ground work - you've got experience in service delivery with children or young people with complex needs or from a trauma background.

• You've got good written and oral communication skills, including report writing skills, liaising with multi disciplinary teams and other professionals.

• You've got a current unrestricted drivers license, with a satisfactory driving record (Checks are completed). Your car is reliable and has comprehensive insurance. Please note that provisional licenses are not permitted.

• You hold a current First Aid certificate (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011) & CPR (HLTAID001 or HLTAID009) Certificate/s

• You hold a current Working with Children's Check for Paid Employment. This role will require you to be entered into the Residential Care Workers Register managed by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.  It is important for you to consent to be on the Register to be employed in this sector.

• You have a current National Criminal History Check (issued within last 6 months)