Use your skills and experience to support children and young people living in residential care Be Recruitment are recruiting for casual youth workers to join our team in Tamworth. You will be joining a dedicated team of highly skilled and professional youth workers who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people. You will work within a residential program and ensure that a homelike environment is maintained and that children and young people engage in activities that promote wellbeing and capacity development. Core responsibilities: Attend to the daily care needs of children and young people; Provide therapeutic support and guidance and ensure consistency of care at all times; Manage challenging and complex behaviours; Facilitate the operation of the residential household, including cleaning, cooking and other relevant tasks; Support and promote social, emotional, behavioural and developmental outcomes for children and young people Essential Criteria A minimum of six months of paid experience in therapeutic residential care or crisis accommodation for young people Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated experience supporting young people with complex and challenging behaviours Cert IV in a community-related field Willing to complete Foundational Training in Intensive Therapeutic Care within 12 weeks of starting Full NSW Drivers License Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Unrestricted Visa Holder Current First Aid certificate Current CPR certificate Working With Children Check Willingness to undergo a police check Must be available for day, evening, and weekend shifts. Vaccinated or exempt from vaccination against COVID-19